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"Juventus" general manager Giuseppe Marotta emphasized that winning the UEFA Champions League requires time and money.
This season, the multiple Italian champions managed to reach the quarterfinals of the tournament, where they suffered a painful defeat to Bayern Munich with an aggregate score of 0-4.
"In theory, 'Juventus' fans will have to settle for victories in Italy for at least three or four years," - quotes the newspaper "Tuttosport" the words of the general manager.
"Let's not forget that we are working on a new project, the goal of which is to bring back the lost glory of 'Juventus.' This takes time. Compare the team three years ago with the current one. Only four players from the old guard remain - Gianluigi Buffon, Giorgio Chiellini, Paolo De Ceglie, and Claudio Marchisio."
G. Marotta also noted that the club's financial situation plays a significant role in victories on the field.
"A lot has changed in the past decade. Italian clubs had the highest revenues in Europe, but now the situation has significantly worsened," the Italian said.
"We recently finished our journey in the Champions League and realized that it takes time and money to compete with the biggest European clubs, but sacrificing hard work is synonymous with time. This is exactly how coach Antonio Conte works," G. Marotta reflected.
