TMW Exclusive
The Serie A transfer market ended a few days ago and it is possible to make an initial assessment, although it is still too early to give definitive judgments. Beppe Gallipresident of theAssoagenticommented on TuttoMercatoWeb.com the last transfer session, identifying what he felt was the best move: “There is no single purchase, I would speak more of a team. Juventus, Roma and Napoli have worked optimally, Inter had already done so previously. It will be a competitive championship”.
I would like to start by asking you about one of your clients, Bianco. Why did you choose Monza and how did this opportunity arise?
“Fiorentina wanted other midfielders, Nesta and Monza have always requested him and as soon as the opportunity arose the boy went to Brianza”.
What is your goal for this season?
“I think anyone who goes on loan or moves to another team wants playing time. Bianco will still have to earn it on the pitch, it’s the coach who decides.”
Raimondo arrived in Serie A this year. Why is Venice the right place for him and Di Francesco the coach who can make him explode once and for all?
“He has more chances to shine and Di Francesco has always worked very well with young players. Bologna loaned him out because they believe in him, with this coach he can only grow and improve.”
There is also a lot of curiosity to see Riccio’s performance at Sampdoria.
“He’s a very, very strong defender and I’m sure he’ll do well at Sampdoria. He has this ability to play with his right and left foot equally, he’s got good speed and he’s good with his head. I hope this is the right year that can bring out the player I know.”
Lukaku has found Conte and Conte has found Lukaku. Is this a combination that can change Napoli’s season?
“With Conte, you have to find the shine of the best days (laughs, ed.). If he wanted it at all costs there must be a reason, for any player having the coach’s trust gives certainty and is crucial. It’s more difficult for a young player to come in and do well straight away”.
Do the arrivals of Hermoso and Hummels change the opinion on Roma’s transfer market?
“Every club has its own objective and its own type of market, they are two functional purchases, it will be up to the coach to field a competitive team”.
Juventus has revolutionized a lot.
“Giuntoli has done a great job, he has satisfied Thiago Motta by buying players useful to his style of play and this is what a coach wants”.
Overall, what kind of market was it?
“We are no longer making crazy expenses, the fan must appreciate it because the first real purchase is the balance sheet. It is clear that we would always like to have a team made up of champions, but football is also made up of balances and accounting”.
Is Inter still the team to beat?
“Inzaghi’s men are strong, but it will be an exciting championship because there are several very, very competitive teams.”
Will the last European Championship influence the use of young Italians?
“I have little faith that it can change the trend in Italy, to be honest.”