The Arab-Swiss conglomerate are “very confident and have everything we need to buy out Roma,” insists Vinicio Fioranelli.
The representative for the potential new owners met with consumer protection officials today to prove they have the financial stability to complete the takeover. This process is necessary because Roma are floated on the stock market.
“I am very confident, we have everything we need to go forward and we’ll see what happens,” Fioranelli told television cameras.
“We have no deadlines. This story has been going on for a long time and sooner or later it will come to a head, but it depends on us rather than the Sensi family.
“This puts me in a position of immense responsibility towards the city, the fans and the media. We are aware this is a huge matter and it’s not something you do on a whim getting up in the morning. We are evaluating the situation and a decision will be made.”
Time is running out for the club, though, as with the ownership unclear it is bound to delay transfer activity and contract renewals.
“The world was built in seven days, give me a few more, seeing as I am no God! If we do takeover Roma then we know what our responsibility is. We will not disappoint anybody.”
The Roma supporters have protested at the delays and are demanding that President Rosella Sensi sell up to construct a more competitive side, as even their Europa League spot is at risk.
“I think the behaviour towards the Sensi family has been very wrong. They deserve great respect and praise from all of Rome, as they gave so much to this team with passion.
“I haven’t spoken to them yet not because they didn’t want to, but because there is a legal process that has to be respected when a club is on the stock exchange.
“We will clarify the situation when we are in a position to do so, which at the moment we are not.
“I do want to make clear that we are not seeking publicity, as there are people here who are extremely professional and I think their discretion underlines how serious the project is.”
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