Juventus investigation ends in Agnelli, Nedved and Paratici plea bargains | OneFootball

Andrea Agnelli, Pavel Nedved and Fabio Paratici have seen their plea bargains given the all clear over the investigation into Juventus financial irregularities.

The investigation, nicknamed Prisma, was into the artificially inflated transfer fees given to players to help balance the books with capital gains, as well as the paperwork around the squad giving up wages during the pandemic.

VERONA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 08:Fabio Paratici of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona and Juventus at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on February 8, 2020 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

The period covered by the focus was from 2019 to 2021, as a result of which President Agnelli, vice president Nedved, and director of sport Paratici all resigned, along with much of the board of directors.

These three figures all proposed plea bargains in June, and today those were accepted by preliminary judge Anna Maria Gavoni.

Agnelli agreed to a suspended sentence of one year and eight months, Nedved for one year and two months, and one year and six months for Paratici.

Juventus were also fined €156,000.

Agnelli statement reflects end of Juventus proceedings

TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 15: Andrea Agnelli, President of Juventus looks on prior to during the Serie A match between Torino FC and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on October 15, 2022 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

“I reaffirm today my deep respect for the authorities who were called to evaluate my actions, fully aware that the sporting and criminal investigations represent a burdensome chapter on a personal level, but also a useful starting point for future analysis,” read a statement released by Agnelli.

“The decision to request a suspended sentence, devoid of civil consequences and additional sanctions, without acknowledgment of liability, and therefore consistent with my position of innocence, was undoubtedly a very difficult one.

“However, after much reflection, I am convinced this represents the most appropriate choice, considering the criminal proceedings started almost four years ago and are still in the preliminary hearing phase, so the limbo would’ve dragged on for a very long time.

“Therefore, this was the right opportunity to end this long period in full compliance with the procedures. My love for Juventus remains total and unwavering, as does my bond with Italy, and in particular my hometown of Turin.”