Alessandro Del Piero, one of the greatest footballers in Juventus history and a former captain of the Italian national side, rarely misses an opportunity to reflect on the club that defined his career. Speaking at the Festival della Serie A in Parma, the iconic number ten addressed one of Italian football’s most frequently asked questions: could Del Piero one day become president of Juventus?
Del Piero Rules Out Nothing — But Treads Carefully
When asked about the prospect of taking on a presidential role at his former club, Del Piero was characteristically measured. “The affection and expectations people have of me cannot be a burden,” he said. “My bond with the Agnelli family has had its particular moments, but it has always been honest and frank.”
He was equally generous in his praise of the club’s ownership. “What the owners have done is something incredible,” Del Piero noted. “They are the only family to have remained at the helm for so many years, and they have always shown up during the difficult moments.”
It was a careful, considered response — the kind you would expect from someone who understands the weight of his words and the reach of his legacy.
Advice for Today’s Juventus Players? Del Piero Declines
Despite the emotional turbulence surrounding Juventus following a gruelling Serie A campaign, Del Piero was reluctant to position himself as a voice of authority over the current squad. “I would never put myself in the position of telling the players what to do,” he said. “Emotionally, it is a complicated moment, but I would like to see the good that lies behind things. We must look at the positives of this season — it was a championship that was fought all the way to the end.”
He also offered a broader reflection on the nature of growth in football: “One of the most important lessons I have learnt is to turn the page. Defeats always carry more weight in terms of development than victories.”
It is a sentiment that speaks to Del Piero’s own remarkable career — one shaped as much by adversity as by triumph.
A Lasting Bond with Juventus Supporters
Perhaps the most telling remark of all came when Del Piero addressed his ongoing relationship with Juventus fans. “In my position, one must be mindful of what one says,” he acknowledged with a laugh, declining to offer a headline for the following day’s papers. “I have great respect for those working at Juventus today, and depending on who you are, you must express things differently.”
But on one point, he was unequivocal: “My bond with the supporters will always be the same. That will never change.”
Source: Declarations reported by IlBianconero.com from the Festival della Serie A, Parma.
