There were further problems at the start of this season with Paul Pogba testing positive for testosterone and subsequently being banned for four years in February. Fellow midfielder
Elkann, who is the chief executive of Juventus’ holding company Exor, wrote in a letter to shareholders that 2023 “represented a year of transition.”
Under its new board of directors chaired by
“The 2023/24 season is therefore the ‘Year Zero,’ in which the club is laying the foundations for its return, both on and off the pitch.”
There are clear signs
Little was expected of Massimiliano Allegri’s team this season following last year’s turmoil but it was the last remaining challenger to Inter Milan for the Serie A title before a drop in form allowed the Nerazzurri to storm out of sight.
A terrible run of just one win in nine league matches saw
It was even at risk of dropping further last week before a 1-0 win over Fiorentina saw it inch four points clear of fourth-placed Bologna, which was held to a goalless draw by
That was Juve’s second straight win without conceding a goal following a 2-0 victory over
Another positive result at
“The team aims to return to the
“With a greater focus on the young talents of its Next Gen (who have proven their worth this year),
The current
Devoid of big names, and with financial constraints,
Elkann says Juve’s recovery and resilience this year is the epitome of the club’s motto ‘fino alla fine’ (‘right until the end’).
He wrote: “If you know our fans, our players and our spirit, the phrase ‘fino alle fine’ won’t sound new to you. It embodies the club’s determination to continue fighting and overcome adversity.”
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