"I want to thank everyone associated with the club for a memorable first season in Trieste. I am especially grateful for our loyal fans, who have been incredibly supportive through our early development, even while enduring the hardship of an extended absence from our beloved Stadio Nereo Rocco.

The situation with our stadium was extremely challenging for our players as well. I have never seen a season where a team had to play 33 of 38 matches away from home. A fourth-place finish under those circumstances is admirable.

Two things can both be true – we can be very proud of the progress that we’ve made as an organization, both on the field and off, in less than one year, while also being disappointed that we didn’t achieve our sporting goals despite reaching the promotion play-offs. Serie B was always in our sights and, based on the capabilities of our players when they played their best, we believed in it until the very last moment. Unfortunately, we didn’t get it done this season, but we will use it as fuel to propel us forward.

Next year we will have the benefit of this season’s experience, and I expect continued improvement, on and off the pitch. There are many things to look forward to next year and we cannot wait to be back in our stadium.

When I am in Trieste, I look forward to reconnecting with our fans. It’s important for me to hear directly from you, and for you to hear directly from me.

We are just getting started. I came to Trieste because this city has everything necessary to compete at the highest level. It is now incumbent on us to build the team to take us there. I truly believe that we are ideally positioned to execute on our goals.

Thank you again for your continued support and trust.

 Forza Unione!”.