As Juventus prepare for the highly anticipated Turin derby against Torino, John Elkann, the president of the Agnelli Foundation, CEO of Stellantis, and majority shareholder of Juventus, has voiced his unwavering support for the team and its manager, Thiago Motta.
Speaking from Beijing, where he attended the inauguration of the Agnelli Chair of Italian Culture at Peking University alongside Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Elkann took the opportunity to send an encouraging message to the Juventus squad.
“Derbies are always challenging, but the team is coming together well. I have full confidence in Thiago Motta; he has really taken charge of the team effectively,” Elkann stated, as reported by Italian media.
The match, scheduled for this evening at 20:45 Italian time, holds significant importance for Juventus. A victory would allow the Bianconeri to temporarily draw level with Inter Milan in second place in the Serie A standings before the international break.
Elkann’s words of support come at a crucial time for Juventus, as they look to maintain their strong start to the season and challenge for top honors. The establishment of the Agnelli Chair in Beijing, which aims to strengthen cultural ties between Italy and China, provided the backdrop for Elkann’s timely endorsement of Motta and the team.
