The ds draws the next rossoblù team: “With Semplici and a new form, and without suffering like this year. Godin? We can’t afford such a high salary. Keeping Nainggolan will be a hit.”
CAGLIARI. Stefano Capozucca between past, present and future. The sporting director at the press conference talked about the season that has just ended and about Cagliari to come. With one firm point: the budget. Cagliari, according to the sports director, has spent a lot last season and therefore must look at the balance of the accounts, first of all, therefore some exits are likely. Certainly there is that Diego Godin will not be reconfirmed, his salary is too high, while for Radja Nainggolan it is likely there will be a new battle between Cagliari and Inter, holder of the Belgian midfielder’s card.
“This season that has just ended _ Capozucca said _ it was a wonderful experience again, saving yourself was like winning a championship. The moment in which Simy scored the equal of Crotone decreeing our mathematical salvation was exciting in the hotel in Milan ”.
Yes, salvation. “We suffered a lot but I was really sure we would make it. And, to all those who stopped me on the street and asked me for a prediction, I always answered: don’t worry about saving “.
Capozucca immediately talks about Giulini. “I have always thanked the president for calling me back here, in Sardinia, an environment that I love very much. I thank him because I was able to live this fantastic experience: a salvation in which few outside believed. But _ he adds taking off a pebble _ I also want to say that the team and the club deserve respect, because Cagliari is the only Italian island in Serie A at the moment and for Sardinia it is also the only team that is and has been in Serie A Sorry that someone has talked about conspiracies, a favorite of Cagliari, and then he has the villa at sea in Sardinia. Players also need to know that wearing this shirt is important2.
So the plans for next season. “We have had a difficult experience, the near abyss. And this must not happen again. As far as I can imagine there must be player exits. After all, Cagliari has invested a lot. The healthy society but it has to downsize itself in something. But this does not mean that we are not competitive anyway. For example, Godin can no longer afford similar engagements. Economic and non-technical speech, he is a strong one. The same goes for Rugani, he is not part of the company’s plans “.
What outputs? Capozucca brakes. “It is difficult to name certain names, I can give examples, because we don’t know what will happen. If there is a request for Cragno we will evaluate it, given that he is a very good player and that he has a lot of market. We will necessarily follow these directives, and consequently Semplici is also aware of this. In my idea, I would like to have a leaner and rejuvenated staff ”.
Speaking of Semplici, Capozucca clarifies that the names approached to Cagliari as possible new coaches (Ranieri, Juric, ed) did not respond to the reality of the facts. “We met again just on Tuesday as logic wanted. Me, the president and the coach. To tell us everything, the things we liked and the things we didn’t like. We told each other things that remain between us. We accepted the criticisms, made proposals and move forward in the new adventure, an adventure that will not be easy. No contact with other coaches. Yes, since we are in market times, it is normal for stories like this to come out, but there was really nothing.
Nainggolan chapter. “There will be a catchphrase _ says Capozucca _, I won’t hide it. They, those of Inter, do not think about meeting the needs of Cagliari. Radja was fundamental to this salvation. And I am proud to have had a player and a man like him on the team. We’ll see. However, it will not be a simple matter to be able to still have him with us ”.
Nandez, beloved by the fans, could be the transfer man. “The idea we have _ underlines the rossoblù ds _ is to keep the most important players like Nandez. But this is not determined by us, but by the market. If an important request comes in, the player himself would ask to leave. Nandez is from Cagliari, he represents the future of Cagliari, but if an offer comes from a high-level team, it is clear that at that point we must discuss and probably also it is possible to go there ”a.
Young people. “The ideas I pass on to those close to me like Andrea Cossu, Daniele Conti and Pierluigi Carta. My attention to Spring is always great. A club like Cagliari must live thanks to young people and must field two-three Andrea Carboni a year ”.
A separate discussion for Luca Ceppitelli, at the end of the contract like Alessandro Deiola. “Ceppitelli is a man I respect very much. Yes, his contract is about to expire, the meeting with him is scheduled for days. But I want to tell you that I spoke with him during the season talking about the renewal. And Ceppitelli told me: “First let’s save ourselves and then we’ll talk about the rest”. This is the essence of the Ceppitelli man. In short, many should learn from him. Deiola is also in the same situation and therefore we will discuss the renewal with him very soon “..
Among the players in the balance is Sottil. “A player little used by Cagliari due to a long injury _ Capozucca recalls _, we have the right of redemption with Fiorentina (who can exercise the counter-redemption with two million more, ed). The ransom is high, we must evaluate what to do. Quality and age are on your side. But when it comes to money you have to talk to the boss … “
Other goals? “We are evaluating everything _ Capozucca concludes _. There are interesting reports on players both in B and abroad. We talked about a new module with the coach and therefore we must also look for players who adapt to this module “. To the final question on what this form is, the ds glosses: “You will see it during the championship …”
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