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Journalist
Passionate about football since a young age, becoming a sports journalist quickly became obvious to Hugo. He would later discover a love for the NBA, before exploring other horizons such as Formula 1 and the NFL.
After knowing him at Sassuolo, Roberto De Zerbi took Giovanni Rossi with him to OM last summer. Former sporting director, the Italian manager now has an advisory role and speaks very regularly with the Marseille coach, concerning the transfer window or youth development.
L’ABOUT took on an Italian accent last summer. In addition to Roberto DeZerbi and his eight deputies who followed him when he left Brighton, Giovanni Rossi also joined the Marseille club. A man that the Italian technician knows very well, since he was sports director of Sassuolo when he was the coach.
Rossi, the man who whispers in De Zerbi's ear
As indicated by The Teamhis coming toABOUT was also a desire to Pablo Longoriahe also passed through Sassuolo. But at Marseille, Giovanni Rossi does not occupy the role of sporting director, the management of the transfer window falling mainly to Medhi Benatia et Pablo Longoria.
Advice on the transfer window and young people
Giovanni Rossi exchange all the same with Roberto DeZerbi regarding the transfer window, on tactical needs or gaps within the squad. He also has an important role with young players, due to his past at the Juventuswhere he was in charge of recruitment for the training center.
