Juventus legend Del Piero interested in buying and reviving Rimini

Reports in Italy claim that Juventus and Italy legend Alessandro Del Piero is the frontman for a consortium hoping to purchase and revive Rimini, who declared bankruptcy and were later expelled from Serie C last year.

Reports Del Piero interested in buying Rimini

Rimini were docked 15 points last September due to 'various administrative irregularities', and the team was later disbanded and kicked out of Serie C as a result of the club's financial crisis.

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Reports indicate that those in control of the club and its remaining assets are actively seeking buyers, and according to Saturday's updates from Calciomercato.com, there is a possibility that a consortium revolving around Del Piero takes control.

BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 10: Former football player Alessandro Del Piero looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Atalanta BC and Real Madrid C.F. at Stadio di Bergamo on December 10, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

According to Saturday's reports, Del Piero will be joined by a 'mystery' business partner, who has invested in several of the former Juventus star's recent projects.

It is also believed that there has already been an exploratory phone call between Del Piero and mayor of Rimini, Jamil Sadegholvaad.

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Del Piero and his associates have not yet lodged a formal offer to buy the club, but Saturday's reports claim that locals and executives in Rimini were delighted with the news that Del Piero could be among the club's next owners.

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