Sassuolo has officially entered a new era with the presentation of Alberto Aquilani as the club's new head coach. The press conference, marked as a restart for the Neroverdi, opened with welcoming remarks from President Carlo Rossi, who enthusiastically embraced Aquilani's return to the club where he previously played. Rossi emphasized that the manager's presence confirms how much Sassuolo values his human and professional qualities, while reiterating the club's commitment to investing in managerial growth.
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Subscribe Sekarang →The tactical transition follows a massive leadership shake-up, most notably the departure of long-standing sporting executive Giovanni Carnevali, who completed a move to Juventus after more than a decade at Sassuolo. According to editorial monitoring, this high-profile executive transfer marks a significant structural shift for both major Italian clubs ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Sporting Director Francesco Palmieri expressed high praise for the incoming tactician, describing Aquilani as "an allenatore dalle idee moderne e innovative." Palmieri underlined that the primary objective for the management remains constructing a highly competitive squad capable of succeeding in Serie A.
Visibly moved by the appointment, Aquilani expressed gratitude to the presidency and the executive board for their trust. "Sono felice e orgoglioso di essere qui," the coach stated, noting that he rejected approaches from other clubs because he feels deeply connected to the core values of Sassuolo and the Squinzi family.
Reflecting on the infrastructure improvements, Aquilani pointed out that the team's training facilities have evolved into a true center of excellence since his playing days. Regarding his tactical approach, he explained that he prioritizes game principles and a winning mentality over fixed formations, adding that coaching in Serie A is a dream he has always cultivated.
Addressing the sudden exit of Carnevali, Aquilani admitted that the executive's move to Juventus came as a surprise. "Ho iniziato a confrontarmi con Carnevali e, per quanto mi riguarda, il suo passaggio alla Juve è stata una novità," Aquilani revealed, though he insisted it does not alter his focus or goals for the club's future.
The presentation also featured the first public press appearance of Veronica Squinzi in her role as the new Chief Executive Officer. Squinzi extended her gratitude to Carnevali for his 13 years of dedication and thanked former coach Fabio Grosso for securing immediate promotion back to the top flight, confirming that the ownership will continue to inject robust investments into the club's human resources and structural assets.