Amerigo Sarri, a historic figure in post-World War II Tuscan cycling and the father of Atalanta manager Maurizio Sarri, has passed away at the age of 97. Born on November 10, 1928, in Figline Valdarno near Florence, Amerigo established himself as a prominent local sports personality through a successful cycling career initiated shortly after the conclusion of the second World War.
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Subscribe Sekarang →Starting his competitive journey in 1946 with U.S. Figline Valdarno in the Allievi category, Amerigo Sarri claimed nine victories in his debut year. He subsequently moved to the amateur ranks in 1947, amassing 37 victories across six seasons while riding for prominent regional clubs including G.S. Castellani, U.S. Rifredi, Assi Firenze, and Aquila Montevarchi. Beyond his individual accolades, he maintained a close personal friendship with Italian cycling icon Gino Bartali, who frequently visited Figline Valdarno during training rides.
Following news of his passing, Atalanta BC issued an official statement extending heartfelt condolences to their manager and his family. "President Antonio Percassi, Co-Chairman Stephen Pagliuca, CEO Luca Percassi, the directors, technical staff, players, and all club employees warmly embrace Mister Sarri and his family in this moment of great pain," the Bergamo club stated.
Former club S.S. Lazio, where Maurizio Sarri had two managerial spells, also shared a message of sympathy, stating that the entire club stands close to their former head coach and his relatives during this difficult time. Based on editorial monitoring, Amerigo Sarri's contributions to regional sports culture remained widely celebrated long after his retirement, including his appointment as an honorary member of the Aquila Montevarchi Cycling Section in 2022 alongside Eroica founder Giancarlo Brocci.