Historic turn at Hellas Verona: from Setti to the Americans

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Historic turn at Hellas Verona

Historic turn at Hellas Verona: owner Maurizio Setti has sold the Interà Scaligera company to the Americans. The official announcement came from the Giallobl&ugrave club itself: "Presidio Investors, a private equity firm based in Austin, Texas, and Maurizio Setti are pleased to announce that Presidio has acquired 100 percent ownership of Hellas Verona Football Club".

"Presidio will beà engaged in building a new path, starting from the foundation that Maurizio Setti created during his management of the Club over the past thirteen seasons. The Club will be led by a highly qualified Board of Directors, which includes, as Executive Chairman, Italo Zanzi, who has previously served as CEO of AS Roma, Managing Director of FOX Sports Asia and Vice President of Major League Baseball".

"Maurizio Setti will remain linked to the company" with a new role, that of Senior Advisor of Football Operations, supporting the activities of the sports staff and the Sports Director, Sean Sogliano. Simona Gioè will retain a leadership role and will be flanked by Gennaro Leo and Sean Foley, established managers in the international sports".

"&It is an immense honor to join with’Hellas Verona, a club that embodies the passion and heritage of the city of Verona,” said Italo Zanzi, executive chairman of the board of’Hellas Verona. “We will be committed to respecting the rich tradition of the club, while working to strengthen it in all areas. We are fully aware of the responsibilities that come with the acquisition of the club. We look forward to starting to lend our support and work alongside the staff, players and fans of Hellas Verona, as well as the city of Verona, to implement a growth plan that can lead the club to be more and more competitive and exploit its full potential”.

"Thinking back over these 13 years as president of Hellas Verona there are many memories for which I feel pride and emotion Maurizio Setti’s words -From the first promotion to Serie A, in my first year, to the’last season’s salvation, there are many moments in which I rejoiced for these colors. We have achieved results, both on and off the field, that at the beginning seemed unimaginable. Together we have shared many beautiful moments, others more complicated, but with the work and passion of so many people, who have been with me on this journey, we have managed to achieve goals that will always remain in the history of this Club. Now a new chapter opens for the club and for the city of Verona. I am sure that Presidio Investors will represent a great opportunity for Hellas Verona and will work tirelessly giving 100% to ensure the best possible future for this Club. Finally, I would also like to express my satisfaction to be able to continue my relationship with Hellas Verona through a new assignment. By providing the’experience I have gained over the years, I hope to continue to achieve, together with Presidio, important results for the cityà and its fans".

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