Secco Has Our Trust - Blanc

Juventus delegate administrator Jean-Claude Blanc defended the club's sporting director Alessio Secco after allegations that he is still in close contact with Luciano Moggi.

Sometimes it's hard to deal with the past, especially when a big part of it is tied to Luciano Moggi and evokes memories (of "Calciopoli") that Juventus are still trying to distance themselves from.

That's why the Old Lady's management did not hesitate to come to the defence of their sporting director Alessio Secco, following allegations made on certain newspapers that his relationship with his predecessor is still strong.

At the end of today's Administration Council, delegate administrator Jean-Claude Blanc reassured the fans of Juve, and of Italian football in general.

"The fact that, according to articles published on some newspapers, our sporting director Alessio Secco has had contacts with his predecessor does not diminish our professional trust in him, because I am certain of the correctness and independence of the club in its sporting activities, from the moment I became part of it," he said.

He also talked about the current trial being held in Naples, which is investigating new allegations of sporting fraud after the infamous 2006 trials.

"Juventus will follow closely the trials being held in Naples, but I remain convinced of the correctness and the professional qualities of my collaborators. Consequently, as I've told the other councilors, there are no reasons why my trust should decrease," he concluded.

www.goal.com - 18/12/2007 00:24