Golden bench, triumph for Luciano Spalletti

The words of Luciano Spalletti

Luciano Spalletti has won the Golden Bench. The current technical commissioner of the national team è was rewarded for what he did in Naples, with a historic scudetto that allowed him to become the successor of Stefano Pioli in the "Panchina d'Oro" roll, as well as in those relating to the technical champions of Italy.

The 64-year-old from Certaldo è was honored by FIGC president Gabriele Gravina by obtaining 42 votes out of 61 available from colleagues present at the customary refresher course and awarding of the recognition.

"This award given by colleagues who are the best coaches in the world requires me to be a better coach for the future,” Spalletti commented.

I thank my players, the club staff and managers, director Giuntoli, the whole city' who has feeling and passion and all of you colleagues from whom I have learned so much. I started with my brother Marcello carrying my bag, now I am in heaven coaching the national team even though the moment in Italian soccer is not' easy".