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ZLATAN CAN FORCE AWAY THE FAN-FAVORITE
Big fight in Juventus: “Del Piero is a luxury we can’t afford”
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has ousted Alessandro Del Piero for good. A big fight has broken out surrounding the benched star.
- Del Piero is a luxury we can no longer afford, says Lapo Elkann of the Juventus owner-family.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has only after a season in Juventus become one of [teams] most profiled player. But at the cost of Alessandro Del Piero, the clubs star for so many years. Fabio Capello has benched the “il Pinturicchio” in Zlatans advantage. But now the situation has become untenable.
- Del Piero costs more than he tastes, says Lapo Elkann.
The Fiat-inheritance directed yesterdays “Il Giornale” strong criticism torwards Alessandro Del Piero and the Juventus management, because they haven’t sold [him].
Big Influence
Members of the Juventus owner-family, the Fiat-clan Agnelli, have always been strong participants in how the club is run. Even since the decrease of involvement after the death of the legendary Giani Agnalli, Lapo Elkann has been there and has been involved and had his say.
- Del Piero is a luxury we can’t afford any more, says Elkann to “Il Giornale”.
Ever since Zlatan took the former black-white icons place and now that David Trezeguet is healthy, Del Piero has been on the bench and the money is ticking – big money. He earns 5 million Euros … Lao Elkann means that Juventus can not continue to throw away money on a player that’s turning 31 in November and is at the end of his carrier.
- Fiat’s wallet is more important than Juves’, says Elkann.
A crystal clear message to Moggi, Giraudo and Bettega, the three on top [of the management] : in January the owners want to see a big saving, den Del Piero will be sold.
- With the quick success of Zlatan, the Juventus management regrets that they gave Del Piero such a fat contract and all the way till 2008, says a source in Turin to Sportbladet.
Took Del Piero in defense
If the club sells Del Piero than they avoid unhappy owners. But the problem with the fans will remain. With many of those that love and honor Del Piero the anger is now growing. Reactions to Lapo Elkanns comments became immediate and strong…teammates took Del Piero in defense. Emerson expressed himself on yesterday’s press conference…
- Ale is a teammate and belongs to Juve. Question is for how long.