Bologna: Fenucci on project roots, Italiano develops players | OneFootball

In its third consecutive season at the top of Serie A, Bologna is no longer a surprise but a solid reality in Italian football. The victory in the Coppa Italia, achieved after 51 years of waiting, has certified the maturity of a technical and corporate project that started long ago and was built step by step.

Bologna, Fenucci reveals the rossoblù project: “Everything started with Mihajlovic. Italiano helps players grow”

The CEO Claudio Fenucci, interviewed by Sky Sport and reported by Max Cristina on SportMediaset, explained the key points of the rossoblù's growth: “In sports, there are cycles, and ours began with the arrival of Mihajlovic. From there, the results improved, and we increased investments. With Sartori and this working group, players arrived who allowed the project to grow, leveraging the work of Thiago Motta and now Italiano.”

A progressive journey, made of planning, balance, and vision, that has transformed Bologna from a mid-table team to a protagonist even in Europe.

The contribution of Mihajlovic, Thiago Motta, and Italiano

Fenucci recognizes Sinisa Mihajlovic as the starting point of the new rossoblù cycle: the mentality, professionalism, and gradual growth of the group laid the foundations for a quality leap. Then came Thiago Motta, who with his modern and proactive football secured qualification for the Champions League, opening a new chapter in the club's recent history.

Today, with Vincenzo Italiano at the helm, Bologna has taken another step forward: “He has brought an intense, offensive, and modern vision of football. He was good at getting his proposal accepted by a group that had already done very well. Italiano and his staff are improving the players, and this is one of the fundamental goals for anyone coaching at Bologna: we don't acquire already formed players, but talents to develop.”

A key concept that explains how the club focuses on enhancement and technical development rather than extravagant market spending.

A sustainable and ambitious project

Fenucci also retraced the steps of the corporate consolidation: “At the beginning, the goal was to remain steadily in Serie A, with targeted investments and careful control of financial dynamics. The club had to grow gradually before being ready for the big leap, which is always difficult to plan.”

Today, Bologna is a structured reality, with a modern sports center in Casteldebole and a great atmosphere of collaboration internally. “Credit goes to the players and staff, but also to a healthy and organized environment, where the sense of a sports family is felt. This greatly helps in internal relations and results.”

Realism and continuity: Fenucci's philosophy

Despite the successes, the management urges caution. “We are used to looking at things realistically,” Fenucci clarified. “We don't make predictions about seasonal goals, but I would gladly sign some bonuses for the players, as they are tied to results. The important thing is not to get distracted from the present and to keep the city's enthusiasm alive. Now we are only thinking about the next match in Udine.”

A line consistent with the club's identity: managerial seriousness, sustainability, and continuous growth, without proclamations but with concrete results.

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