(Rfg) The roster of American funds owning Italian football clubs continues to grow, with Hellas Verona (the city’s football team founded in 1903 that plays in the main national league and won a “scudetto” in 1985) now falling under overseas influence. The sale of the Verona-based club by Maurizio Setti to Presidio Investors, a Texas-based private equity fund, has been finalized. The deal, valued at approximately €70 million, is expected to be officially announced within the next days with a new organizational structure taking shape, with Italo Zanzi (in the photo above), a 1974-born American lawyer and sports executive, set to become the CEO. Zanzi previously served as CEO of AS Roma from 2012 to 2016 during James Pallotta‘s presidency.
Presidio Investors, known for partnering with niche, high-growth companies in technology, media, and financial services, has ambitious plans for the gialloblu. Key among them is a new stadium project already in development.
But who is Presidio Investors?
With significant expertise in both investments and operational management, Presidio takes a collaborative approach to help businesses grow and develop, delivering strong returns for all stakeholders, as highlighted on the company’s official website.
“We make control investments in the technology, media, and financial services sectors, bringing operational expertise to companies through our team’s experience and by creating high-value boards of directors composed of prominent industry professionals,” the site reads.
This acquisition further solidifies the trend of U.S. capital reshaping Italian football, with fans eagerly anticipating the realization of Presidio’s vision for Hellas Verona.
