Old shirt for new Parma
Thursday 9 September, 2004
Parma have unveiled their new shirt – deciding to revert to the jersey they first wore back in 1913.
The Tardini outfit have used blue and yellow in recent years but they will now appear in a white shirt with a dark blue cross on the front.
"It is emotional to see it again," stated director Luca Baraldi at today’s official presentation. "This is a return to our origins and a dream for all our fans."
The club are trying to start a new era after they lost the financial support of major backers Parmalat last term.
Yet despite some high profile departures over the summer, Baraldi is confidently looking ahead to the new campaign.
"We have a squad of 31 players of which 27 of them are aged 25 or under," explained the official. "A third of our players are also internationals."
Arrigo Sacchi, Parma’s transfer consultant, is also optimistic about the strength of the players at Silvio Baldini’s disposal.
"The value of this season’s side is no different from the one we had in the second half of the last campaign," stated the former national boss.
"Our objective? So long as the players give their very best then we will be happy with whatever we achieve."
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