In a packed press conference room on Thursday morning, new coach Silvano Prandi officially introduced himself to the media.

“I feel a great emotion and a deep feeling – said the coach who just concluded his 33rd season in the elite – To be in Modena means a lot to me, this is an important step in my career. I feel like a kid who just received a beautiful toy as present. I feel a strong responsibility to bring this team back to the top and I believe I am up to the task in hand because I believe in my work, in the work of my collaborators and the people of this club”.