Interviewed by Il Secolo XIX, Atalanta coach Piero Gasperini spoke about his relationship with Genoa president Enrico Preziosi with focus on the issue related to the difference between a big Italian club and a smaller club:
“When I was at Genoa, Preziosi told me he had to sell players because there were fundamental needs of the budget. That was necessary to pay salaries. It was a necessity and I reluctantly understood. In Bergamo, instead, he revealed inconsistency in Italian football. This is the difference between a small group of clubs and all others. How could Atalanta, for example, refuse a such important offer for Roberto Gagliardini who has played 10-11 games? Certain figures help ensure a continuity that otherwise without it would be difficult”.
Source: Il Secolo XIX