Bologna –
During the presentation of Clyburn, doing the honors was Carlo Gherardi, President of Crif, who opened the press conference this way, “We are very happy as CRIF to have the first presentation meeting. I am very pleased with the team, how it was composed. I congratulate those who made it. And, I anticipate the domaFinancially, Virtus is beautiful and solid. We made the team with the means we had and have. I feel satisfied with the team and peaceful and calm for this championship, then we will see. From the members’ point of view, I for my part feel peaceful and calm.
We went up to 45 percent because we needed to help with the championship and Euroleague. We have no intention to grow.
The negotiation with the Israelis? Granted, Dr. Zanetti can do what he wants within the framework of the commitments he has with the team and the other shareholder, which is me. I saw it go from 0 to 200 km/h in one day, I did not understand it and for me the contours were not clear. I reported this to Dr. Zanetti, to evaluate it properly. That’s all.
Corporate changes taking place? No, nothing is taking place. We have tried to help and support. I am calm about the fact that Virtus has means and team to face the championship. We are sustainable financially, then what will happen next year nobody knows. Now we think about winning.”
Finally also present was Luca Baraldi, CEO of Virtus Segafredo Bologna, who introduced the press conference this way: “I thank Carlo for these nice words, it is the first time that Virtus Pallacanestro presents a player in a partner company, who thus feels part in our family. After Carlo’s statements I am very serene, I was also serene before. I thank all the fans and the business world of Bologna. And I also thank the Segafredo management, which – all new people – understood well the value of Virtus after the initial difficulties.
