I didn’t expect him to go: Andrea Pirlo’s message after his expulsion from Juventus

Coppa Italia champion, Italian Supercoppa champion and a dramatic qualification to the UEFA Champions League. It was a tumultuous and complicated season. But Andrea Pirlo was not expected to leave Juventus. He announced this at press conferences and repeated it in his farewell letter, after it became official that the Bianconerra board of directors decided to dismiss him.

Architect It is not denied that there are difficulties. However, he confirms that he has achieved the goals set for him and shares that, unfortunately, he did not have the time and conditions to better plan his intentions and approach the style of play he intended.

Farewell speech by Andrea Pirlo

“My first season as a manager has ended. It was a difficult and complicated year, but in any case wonderful. When Juventus called me, I never thought about the risk I was taking, although it was quite clear. Respect for the colors of this shirt and the desire to participate at the highest level in The project that was proposed to me.If I had to return, I would choose exactly the same choice, despite being aware of all the obstacles that I faced related to this difficult period for everyone, which prevented me from better planning my intentions and style of play, but during which, however, I achieved the goals This adventure, despite its unexpected ending, has even clarified what I hope my future will be like, which I hope will be as complete and satisfying as the one I experienced as a player.It is time to return to the game and take on new challenges. Anyway, I would like To thank the Juventus family and everyone who has been close to me this season.