No triad deal yet, insist Juventus
Wednesday 22 March, 2006
Juventus have confirmed that they want to keep hold of their infamous triad of directors, but insist talks are continuing with the trio.
Reports yesterday suggested that Vice-President Roberto Bettega, director general Luciano Moggi and chief operating officer Antonio Giraudo would all remain, with an official announcement expected on Friday.
However, the club have today revealed that there is still some way to go before they can announce whether the three men will stay or go in the near future.
“With regard to the media speculation, we feel it necessary to communicate with clearness our stance,” read a statement from Ifil, the Agnelli family company who are the club’s major shareholders.
“We would like to express our desire to continue with the work carried out with success until today and confirm our faith in the present directors.
“We can discuss details of contract renewals in the next few months in order to finalise terms before making a statement.”
Today’s developments seem to confirm the position of Giraudo who reacted to yesterday’s reports with surprise.
“I know nothing about what has been written,” said the official. “We will talk about it on Friday with the board of directors.”
Giraudo’s contract doesn’t expire with the Stadio Delle Alpi club until the end of October 2006.