From a lawyer to a banker. Spal restarts with Molinari, a wealthy entrepreneur.

From the United States to Argentina, from a lawyer to a banker. SPAL is saying goodbye to Joe Tacopina 's failed experience and is awaiting Juan Martin Molinari with open arms. He's expected in Ferrara next week to officially begin his adventure in the blue and whites. Molinari isn't a football man, but he hails from the land of futbol, where everyone goes crazy for the ball. And in 2024, he decided to come to Italy—of which he is a citizen—to invest in football. Last summer, he was among the key figures in the consortium that acquired Perugia: president Faroni—also Argentine—held 90% of the shares, while Molinari held only 10%. At Grifo's house, he's described as a well-rounded businessman, but he's hardly ever seen in Perugia. After all, he was a minority shareholder. In Ferrara, the club will be in his hands, so hopefully he'll be able to personally take on Spal affairs. Delegating to his collaborators as is right, but making his presence felt.

By choosing Molinari, Mayor Fabbri chose the strongest and most financially stable of the competing owners. Perhaps there were more promising plans, tied to the local area and the development of the youth sector, but the city administration opted for a potentially more significant solution, capable of guaranteeing SPAL significant medium- to long-term prospects. This includes the professional league, where they hope to return within two or three years. By setting his sights on the white and blue club, Molinari instead saw an opportunity too good to pass up. The Argentine consortium arrived at the last minute, beating off competition from local clubs who were trying to convince Mayor Fabbri that, after Tacopina, it would be wiser to start over with a group with Ferrara roots.

That wasn't the case, because the city administration had broader plans for SPAL, and believed Molinari could be the right person to bring them to fruition. After all, Ars et Labor has fallen to the Eccellenza league, but it now boasts a stadium and training center that rival many Serie A and B clubs, an art city among Italy's most beautiful, and a passionate fan base. Regardless of the league. These are all characteristics that have not left the 51-year-old Argentine businessman indifferent, someone who has achieved success in every field he's ventured into. From renewable energy to mining companies, including those committed to environmental sustainability and the development of solutions related to the ecological transition. Not to mention an educational institution and numerous real estate and agricultural investments. SPAL is starting over in Argentina: from the "end of the world," with the goal of quickly returning to top-flight football.