Gian Piero Gasperini and Papu Gomez they made peace.
Three and a half years after the furious argument that led to the Argentinian’s transfer, the two met again for dinner, together with Tullio Gritti, at the Caffé del Tasso, a historic and refined venue in Piazza Vecchia in Bergamo Alta. Peace mediator, the owner Marcello Menalli, a Genoa fan and great friend of both. In his way, Monday, the day before the Italian Cup final, was a historic evening for Atalanta.
Gian Piero Gasperini and Papu Gomez have made peace.
Finally.
Three and a half years after the furious argument that led to the Argentine’s transfer (it all happened on 1 December 2020 during half-time of the Champions League match against the Danes of Midtjylland), the two met again for dinner, together with Tullio Gritti, at Caffé del Tasso, a historic and refined venue in Piazza Vecchia in Bergamo Alta.
Peace mediator, the owner Marcello Menalli, a Genoa fan and great friend of both, who “worked” for a long time to bring them back together. the climate between the two had already weakened in recent months, when both Gasperini and Papu had made clear their desire to leave everything behind. The Nerazzurri coach had expressed affectionate words for his former number 10: “We are adults, it’s a thing of the past; several years have passed, we hope to meet again soon and say goodbye.”
No sooner said than done.
They hugged each other like old friends, joked, laughed and dusted off anecdotes and indelible memories on the eve of a crazy season finale. They will see each other again, at dinner or at the stadium. With Gasp on the bench and Gomez in the stands cheering for the Goddess.