Naples – He died in Naples at the age of 62 Gian Piero Ventroneformer Juventus athletic trainer, who was currently working at Tottenham in the staff of Antonio Conte.
Famous for being called “the marine”, after the Juventus adventure he prepared Ajaccio, Catania and two Chinese teams before being called by Conte to prepare the Spurs.
According to sources from the Fatebenefratelli hospital in Naples, the death occurred this morning at 6.45 am due to a cerebral hemorrhage. He was hospitalized in intensive care since yesterday. A few days ago he had discovered that he had acute myeloid leukemia.
The funeral parlor at the Fatebenefratelli in Naples
The funeral chamber for Gian Piero Ventrone was set up at the Fatebenefratelli in Naples. The family announces it: the funeral home will remain open until Saturday. On Sunday, also in Naples, the funeral will be held starting at 3 pm in the church of San Luigi Gonzaga in via Petrarca. “We hold you all in a big hug”, is the message from his wife and children.
The memory of Juventus: “His innovative method has made school”
With the death of Ventrone “one of Juve’s ‘historical’ names at the turn of the century passed away”. It is the memory of Juventus, which had the athletic trainer in its staff from 1994 to 1999 and then from 2001 to 2004. The Juventus club remembers the contribution of Ventrone “together with Mister Lippi, to build and take care of a Juve that has won everything, in Italy and in Europe “and, highlights” what was perhaps his greatest talent: understanding how football (and therefore one of its fundamental components, physical and athletic fit) was gradually entering in a new era. A new era – underlines Juventus – which, in part, contributed to writing “. “An innovative method, a treatment of the physical condition inspired by modern criteria, which has taught in Italy and abroad: Ventrone was, always with Lippi, on the staff of the Italy World Champion 2006, and has continued to enrich his career of important experiences, in France, in China and in England, where he lived his latest adventures. We will always remember – adds Juventus – his discreet figure, his attention to detail, his work philosophy “.
Tottenham: “Everyone will miss him”
“We are devastated to announce the death of athletic trainer Gian Piero Ventrone. The 61-year-old joined the club in November 2021, as part of Antonio Conte’s staff, having previously held roles in Juventus, Catania, JS Suning, GZ Evergrande and AC Ajaccio “. Thus Tottenham remembers the figure of Ventrone, who died of a sudden illness. “As lovable off the pitch as he was very demanding, Gian Piero has quickly become a hugely popular figure with the players and staff. Everyone will miss him a lot at the Club and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time.” , concludes the English club.
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