The Bertram Derthona 2024/25 in the words of coach Walter De Raffaele
Paul Biligha's announcement at the beginning of the week completed Bertram Derthona which is preparing to face the 2024/25 season both in Italy, in Serie A for the fourth consecutive year, and internationally, with the second adventure in the regular season of BCL.
Coach Walter De Raffaele commented on the Lions' new look : "We're very pleased with the roster we've assembled. I have to give President Marco Picchi and head scout Massimo Galli great credit for this. When building the team, we started with the goal of retaining a large portion of last year's group, and we succeeded. On this occasion, I'd also like to thank those who were with us in 2023/24. Starting with this idea—of retaining a group of both foreigners and, above all, Italian players—we made a somewhat counter-trend choice, seeking to forge a strong Italian identity by bringing in Denegri, a signing who also conveys a sense of territoriality, and Biligha . "
Analyzing the characteristics of some new faces and the team's goals, the Juventus head coach added: "This team will undoubtedly depend on the growth of the group and the players who will lead it. I'm referring to Kuhse, Vital, and Gorham himself, who are new and making their debut in the Italian league. Their impact and the growth they will achieve this season will be crucial for the growth of the entire group, which aims to be competitive. I also believe it will be crucial to try to establish a team identity as soon as possible: in this sense, the Italian players can give us a huge helping hand . "
