On Monday, they broke up. On Tuesday night, they had a long phone call to make up. On Wednesday, Davide wrote a love letter and came back home. This may seem like a cheesy romantic movie, but it’s not. It’s what happened this week at Salernitana.Club president Danilo Iervolino sacked head coach Davide Nicola after a poor run of form, culminating in the 8-2 defeat at Atalanta. But he’s had a change of heart and called Nicola to return.Salernitana deny their saviourThe coach has returned to the helm of Salernitana and is preparing for what will surely be a challenging Serie A game against neighbours and league leaders Napoli on Saturday. Back on the deck of the Granata ship, Nicola has accepted to call to work under president Iervolino and sporting director Morgan De Sanctis, who spent the last few days searching for a new head coach. AwkwardNew-old coach Nicola wrote a letter to his supporters, using the kind of language that would make a grown man sob.##NAJAVA_MECA_6954597##I will tell you the truth. I received a call from President Iervolino yesterday. With his methods, which are always lovely and friendly, he explained to me the reasons for his painful decision, which he had to take to highlight discontinuity after a bad defeat against Atalanta in Bergamo.I apologised, taking responsibility for a performance that was not adequate and the resulting heavy defeat. I believe in this team and its men and this great club.I strongly demanded the President reconsider his decision knowing to deal with a human soul that has a deep sensitivity to understanding and strongly wants to build a different football. I love Salerno and strongly believe in this project.🚨 Less than two days after firing him, Salernitana are looking to bring back Davide Nicola. [@SkySport] #Salernitana pic.twitter.com/obG2K8AQvE— Italian Football News 🇮🇹 (@footitalia1) January 17, 2023 The President has always given us passion, personality and desire to reach impossible targets. He firmly believes that when men push in the same direction, they can do extraordinary things.I thank the President for calling me; this means that the new football is made of passion and heart, and I want to repay his trust with all my love. I thank director Morgan De Sanctis for the mediation. Without him, this operation would not be possible. We have weeks of hard work ahead to reach our targets.Let’s start again, all together and recount another extraordinary history of football, giving the Granata fans the same passion and sense of belonging they always show us. This is Salerno, this is Salernitana, much more than just a football club.Davide and Salernitana are back in love.
