Zibì Boniek explains difference between his Juventus team and the current one | OneFootball

Zibì Boniek spent three successful years at Juventus between 1982 and 1985, establishing himself as one of the most impressive foreign arrivals at the club during that era. Moving to Turin from Poland, he produced several outstanding performances and became an important figure in a side that enjoyed significant success.

Boniek’s Juventus Era

His time at Juventus coincided with one of the most successful periods in the history of the Bianconeri, during which he won the Serie A title, the Coppa Italia and the European Cup, among other honours. Juventus has continued to be regarded as the biggest club in Italian football, yet the current team struggles to win matches with the consistency expected of them.

Although the men in black and white have some of the finest players in Italy within their squad, the performances have not consistently reflected the quality available. The club has made efforts to sign footballers capable of restoring the dominance once associated with Juventus, but many of these individuals have not delivered the desired impact upon their arrival at the Allianz Stadium.

Boniek noted that while Juventus continue to work hard to return to the top of Italian football, there is a clear contrast between today’s team and the side he represented.

Boniek’s Reflections on the Difference

As quoted by Calciomercato, he remarked, ‘It was full of true champions who made football history, Vialli, Baggio. Now I see good players. Our Juve was different, Boniperti called my wife: are you okay, ma’am? Tell your husband he needs a haircut. Today it is like other teams. Once upon a time, any club that wanted to sell a player would call Juve. When they won a Scudetto, Andrea Agnelli took to the field and spoke to the fans in front of three microphones, the Avvocato must have been turning in his grave. It is not a bad thing in itself, it is just that everyone does it. But I do not want to speak ill of anyone.’

His reflections highlight the cultural and structural shift that has taken place at Juventus, illustrating how much the club has changed since his time in Turin.