Bologna Joey Saputo was overjoyed with their qualification to the Champions League: “The boys have achieved a memorable feat.” Atalanta’s 2-1 win over Roma meant that the Rossoblu are guaranteed a place in the top 5 Serie A places, guaranteeing them a place in next seasons Champions League. Speaking after the historic milestone, Saputo said:
“I am returning to the city to celebrate this historic milestone,” said Saputo. “Bologna returns to Europe, qualifying for the most important competition, the Champions League, sixty years after participating in the then European Cup.”
“My family and I – Saputo says – want to share this immense joy with Thiago and his boys. The boys have achieved a memorable feat, with all the executives, employees, and collaborators of Bologna who work every day for the good of the club.”
The president then added “We want to share this joy, particularly with all our fantastic fans, who deserve this satisfaction more than anyone else because they have always been by Bologna’s side, even in the most difficult moments of our history.”
