29.05.04|
Football Italia
Buffon welcomes CapellO
Gianluigi Buffon is one of several Juventus stars who celebrated the news that Fabio Capello will be their Coach next season.
“Of course I’m overjoyed,” said the Azzurri goalkeeper. “This is a strong signal from the club and one that will no doubt have an effect.”
Capello will take over from Marcello Lippi for the next three years and should make sweeping changes to the squad, including the arrival of Jonathan Zebina and probably Emerson.
“This means that Juventus want to get back to winning ways immediately and not just by laying the foundations for a long-term project,” noted Buffon.
The Turin giants ended this campaign empty-handed after losing the Coppa Italia Final, an early exit from the Champions’ League and third-place finish in the Scudetto race.
Mauro German Camoranesi also learned of the news at Italy’s Coverciano training ground.
“Capello is a very prestigious Coach with a full trophy cabinet,” commented the Argentine-born winger.
“I’m very happy with this decision and his arrival is a very positive note for all Juventus fans."
"He did great things at Milan, Real Madrid and restored Roma to glory after their many years in the wilderness. Let’s hope he can help Juve to get back to winning ways as well.”
Meanwhile, it has been revealed that Capello’s appointment was masterminded by Honorary President Umberto Agnelli, who passed away on Thursday night.
“It was Agnelli who wanted Capello on the Juventus bench,” explained President Franzo Grande Stevens.