Mikel Artetacoach ofArsenalawarded as Best Coach of the last Premier League during the European Globe Soccer Awards Gala, praised Inter and Milan’s path with Stefano Pioli, but, as we read on Tuttosporthe also expressed himself on Thiago Motta: “We are the same age and I have simply known him since 1999, when we were both minors and played together in Barcelona B. It is there, in the Blaugrana second team, that our friendship was born. Teammates, but also and above all teammates: both midfielders. He was really very good, technical and physical: he made use of his considerable height, Brazilian feet plus Italian tactics and determination, a great mix. He had a growing career at Barça, two years in the B team and In 2001 he made his debut in the first team where he remained for another 6 years, winning a Champions League and various national trophies, while in the same 2001 I was loaned to PSG and the following year sold to Rangers.”
Is he ready for Juventus?
“I can only say good things about Thiago as Juventus coach. It’s right to make the leap in quality to move to a big club after a magnificent adventure at the helm of Bologna. Who would have ever bet on Bologna qualifying for the Champions League? But how many points did they score? An enormity… Thiago has always been a ‘chico’ with a lot of character and a lot of personality. By choosing Juve he also demonstrated that he has the attributes, I am sure that with him at the helm the Bianconeri will not fall as far behind in the standings as in the last few. three seasons”.