Unveiling the Secrets of Sunderland's Success: Florent Ghisolfi's Insights on Structure, Transfers, and Ambitions
'We are one club, one direction, we have only one voice.' - Florent Ghisolfi, Sunderland's Director of Football
In a recent interview with TNT Sports, Florent Ghisolfi, the Director of Football at Sunderland, shed light on the club's strategic vision, transfer activities, and the remarkable journey so far. Ghisolfi, who also worked at AS Roma, shared his insights on the club's structure, ambitions, and the challenges ahead.
'We are a promoted team, we have to build and work.' - Florent Ghisolfi
On his relationship with Régis Le Bris, Ghisolfi emphasized the importance of alignment and collaboration. He stated, 'It's very simple to explain, the word is alignment. We work together with Regis, with Kristjaan and also I need to add Kyril - he is very important in that leadership. He's had a very important impact on the club's journey from League One.'
Ghisolfi also discussed the club's potential, highlighting the significance of history, stadium, and fanbase. However, he emphasized the need for hard work, stating, 'Today we still a promoted team, we have to build and work. We know where we want to go but there's a lot of work.'
'It was a rush, not easy but we had a clear view and strategy of the team we wanted to build and the identity of the club, which was the centre of everything.' - Florent Ghisolfi
When asked about the summer transfer window, Ghisolfi recalled the challenges and the clear vision of the team he wanted to build. He said, 'It was very busy and not easy, I was the sporting director at AS Roma and right after the promotion, the ownership called me and I jumped into the project. It was a rush, not easy but we had a clear view and strategy of the team we wanted to build and the identity of the club, which was the centre of everything.'
On the preparations for the summer transfer window, Ghisolfi discussed the importance of stability and continuity. He stated, 'For the winter window we had a clear plan, we wanted stability and continuity because the summer was very busy. The winter was more calm I can say, and we are preparing for this summer but first of all we have to reach the target [for this season].'
'The most important thing is to stay Sunderland: The only thing we ask them is: Be Sunderland. The values, fight every day, every game.' - Florent Ghisolfi
Ghisolfi also addressed the possibility of Europe, stating, 'At the moment we don't speak about that [Europe]. We don't think about, I think Regis has always been clear on the 40 point target. We have to stay focused on that.'
In conclusion, Florent Ghisolfi's insights offer a glimpse into Sunderland's strategic vision and the challenges ahead. His emphasis on alignment, hard work, and stability provides a roadmap for the club's future success. As Sunderland continues its journey, Ghisolfi's leadership and strategic vision will be crucial in achieving the club's ambitions.
