LIVE – Giampaolo: "Maestro, wine, and the challenge of rebuilding Cremonese"

Marco Giampaolo opens up about his journey back to Serie B: in an interview with the press, the Cremonese coach revisits his experiences and obsessions. He recalls his nickname "Maestro" as a result of his didactic and team-based approach to the game and revisits his past at AC Milan, explaining that the club lacked continuity during a period of transition. He also shares personal anecdotes, such as learning wine alongside Giovanni Galeone, a figure who influenced him: Galeone died on November 2, 2025, and the bond between maestro and apprentice remains a clear biographical reference.

Giampaolo speaks bluntly: he doesn't chase goals, but the pleasure of seeing a football vision realized and building balanced teams. He calls his Cremonese "wounded but enriched by young players." He seeks a solid structure and an elegance of play comparable to a fine wine. Editorial note: his appointment at Cremonese is confirmed, and the image of the coach working on the project during the summer underscores his meticulousness, typical of someone who focuses on a journey rather than an instant result.