«Rossoblù once, rossoblù forever» say the fans thinking of their favorite players among those passed by Biella. The feeling, however, is mutual: many, on Sunday evening, will go to look for the result of Rieti-Edilnol, ready to cheer or snort with disappointment. «I will continue, as I have done throughout the season, to follow my former teammates, indeed my friends – says Lorenzo Saccaggi, captain of 2019/2020 -. Biella deserves to keep the category and even more. Good luck to everyone and especially to “Squarcio” ». Or coach Iacopo Squarcina.
The co-captain and son of the rossoblù nursery Eric Lombardi joins willingly: “Good luck, guys.” Before them the role was of Albano Chiarastella: «I know what it means to wear this shirt. I am convinced that you are ready to defend these colors to the end. You have a fantastic support, a curve that will never leave you alone ». The Italian-Argentine then adds a personal message: “A special hug to Pollino and Gianna”.
«Pollino», that is Matteo Pollone, will receive encouragement from Chiusi, from his brother Luca: «I will write to him» he says. In the same dressing room as B’s Tuscan team, Simone Berti has sweet words for clubs and cities: «Magical places not only support you, but make you better people. Biella is like that. It has those colors and that magic that make you feel special, a feeling that you will always carry with you. I would like to be there to fight but I will be content to cheer for you ». Lodovico Deangeli, today in Udine, seems to feel still here: «The black circle was terrible. But we have… you have… we have escaped it. Now the boys will leave no stone unturned: they are linked to the city and the club. Bertetti was born there, Pollone grew up there ». Giordano Bortolani is decided: «Cheering for you, you deserve to keep the category». Federico Massone leaves room for emotions: «The energy, warmth and passion that you breathe in Biella made me fall in love with these colors. They give me the conviction that in such an important moment there will be a way to demonstrate once again the value of a city that thrives on basketball. I’ll be the first fan, as I’ve always been ».