SAINT JOHNLazzaro and his teammates have been on vacation for a few days, but at Galli’s house it’s already time to think about the future. The owner’s company I will argiro Having overcome the disappointment of not having been promoted to Serie A1, the club has restarted with renewed ambitions, quickly choosing the man who will take over from Andrea Franchini, who will return to the sporting director role after having replaced the sacked Garcia in the crucial phase of the season. It will be up to Massimo Riga Leading the Sangiovannesi in the next championship, a proven veteran who has expressed his enthusiasm for this adventure on the banks of the Arno. “I’m very happy,” Riga says, “that owner Argirò has chosen me. Signing a two-year contract gives me the opportunity, together with the club, to build a team that I would like to continue to influence to achieve our goals. The next championship will be a preparation for what will then be the A2 Gold series. Our goal will be to establish ourselves in a prominent position within a championship that will be very interesting.” Argirò says he is extremely satisfied with the successful conclusion of the negotiations for the new coach: “We are extremely proud to welcome a coach of Riga’s caliber into our family. His deep knowledge of the women’s basketball and his ability to grow the groups at his disposal will be the foundation of our new sporting project for the next two years.” Massimo Bagiardi
