Salernitana, the truth of Petrachi

In an eagerly awaited and meaningful press conference, the sporting director of the Salerno, Gianluca Petrachitook stock of the season that has just begun, outlining the challenges and objectives of the Granata team.

Here are the highlights of his statements.

“Honestly, I don’t think we’ll be drawing on any free agents, the squad is already large. If there’s a need, we’ll be careful. In reality, we have to sell two players, Valencia and Lęgowski.”

“Salernitana had to regain its dignity, after the last disastrous season. My goal was to bring back motivated people, who would work as a team. I evaluated first of all players who were men”.

“We had to operate with sustainability. Focusing on young people and taking some risks by focusing on young people or on certain profiles.
For example, Soriano is a player who comes from a year of inactivity, we paid little for him compared to his value. We hope he can give us back our reputation”.

“Torregrossa has shown that he only wanted Salernitana, it must be said.”

“Maggiore is a quality player, I don’t see any kind of problem, I don’t have to recover anyone”.

“I think we need to play a championship like Garibaldi, like a loose cannon. I think this Salernitana has the characteristics to play a high-level championship. It will be a way for all of us to see it, to smell it and to understand where it can get to.”

“Daniliuc behaved well up to a certain point. Then he got a stomachache. I spoke to the president explaining that we weren’t getting any money right away and that it wasn’t good to keep a player who didn’t want to. Everyone knew that those who didn’t want to stay left.”

“Simy has behaved very well since day one. He hasn’t made any mistakes. I told him that the same thing was true for the others. He told me he wanted to give his best. We talked a lot in retreat. A guy who from a certain point of view I pampered and I’m happy that he gave his best on the pitch. He only turned down one team in Iran, he hasn’t had any other requests. If a request were to arrive I’m open to evaluating everything. If he stays I’m happy, if he leaves I’m happy for him. If he were to leave we’ll evaluate some free agents”.

“The president’s will, after the failed conclusion of the negotiations with Brera Holdings, was to secure the club. The certainty is that if Iervolino is there, the company will not fail. He was clear with me and said: if I were to decide to sell, if there is an opportunity, I have to look for someone solvent”.

“If I could go back I would do everything I did, I have no regrets. You can make mistakes as a player, but not as a man. I have no regrets.”

“I have heard President Iervolino more motivated lately. Having someone like him at the helm of a club is a godsend and I hope he can get even closer and get excited about Salernitana.”

“Coach Martusciello? I have a great relationship with him and I hope the marriage can last a long time because it would also mean having achieved results on the field that can make everyone happy. We were already talking before Salernitana. For my part, I am trying to give him my best”.

“I knew the team would give 110%. I have to compliment some old guys who are still here, I’m thinking of Sepe and Fiorillo. Then there could be a defeat or a victory, I have no doubts about that. I’m optimistic about Salernitana’s future. If something doesn’t go well, I’ll be the first to intervene. I hope that starting from year zero we can get numbers that ignite the enthusiasm that this place can give.”

“What happened in the last two games with the referees is something that cannot be heard. For example, what happened in Mantua with Torregrossa is evident. I am not one to create controversy. Above all, I hope that those who make mistakes pay, for me it is unacceptable that those who are at the VAR do not see and do not call the referee”.