Juventus unveils new project in memory of Gianluca Vialli
On the day of his birthday, Juventus celebrated with affection and gratitude the figure of Gianluca Vialli.
“Captain, champion, man of extraordinary elegance on and off the field – reads the bianconero website -. Gianluca left a deep mark in the bianconeri history and in the heart of all the fans. His smile remains etched in the memory of those who knew him; his leadership is still a point of reference; his spirit simply never left us. We loved everything, but everything, about him. The thought of victory, the fierce will to achieve it. The one drawn by Gianluca was a path that saw him protagonist of beautiful stages experienced during his years in bianconero. To write history, sometimes, one does not need so much time. Rather, you need class, charisma and will of steel. What Gianluca Vialli always had”.
To honor his memory, and to pay tribute to his unique style, Juventus and adidas – with the support and collaboration of the Vialli and Mauro Foundation – have presented an exclusive collection inspired by his legend. A project that combines sport and style, passion and values.
“Gianluca was a formidable footballer, a charismatic captain, an executive and manager of great personality – said Giorgio Chiellini, Director of Football Strategy -, but above all he was a man of deep values, a true example of courage. He left in everyone who knew him a sense of emptiness but also of gratitude for having been able to share these values with him. Experiencing success at the European Championships alongside him enriched me as an athlete and as a man, and his memory is a source of daily inspiration for me and for our players”.
“For us at the Vialli and Mauro Foundation, this initiative is a source of great pride,” began Massimo Mauro, President of the Vialli and Mauro Foundation, “and I am sure that many fans will be happy to take Luca with them wearing this autographed jersey, which is really beautiful! It is also a valuable initiative because it will help support the Foundation’s projects aimed at ALS research and cancer prevention, cornerstones of this reality that bears his name, but above all is inspired daily by his way of being: silent but effective guide, master of irony, lover of life”.
