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The off season is upon us and there is no rest for the wicked. It certainly is a busy time for the Newcastle Jets as we seek to pursue commercial opportunities and settle on our playing list for Version 4.
Of prime importance is to provide a proper and thorough preparation for the team to embark on its defence. To this end we can disclose that the Jets are in negotiations with several overseas clubs to play some matches against the Hyundai A-League Champions.
Director of Football, Remo Nogarotto, is currently in Italy and holding preliminary discussions with Italian powerhouse Juventus F.C. There are some dates available at the end of May to coincide with Juventus’ Pre-Season trip to Asia. There are logistical issues that come to the fore, particularly in view of the European Championships and the availability of the top-tier players such as Del Piero, Trezeguet and Buffon, however it is something that we are keen on pursuing.
Similarly, the Jets are in discussions with Greek Champions Olympiakos, who fared so well in this year’s UEFA Champions League competition. Newcastle Jets CEO, John Tsatsimas, today said, “Olympiakos are a quality side that feature regularly in the Champions League and have a host of quality players in their roster. They would certainly be a hit with the Australian public. However, there are also a couple of Asian clubs who have contacted us and are interested in coming to play us. In view of the fact that we will be participating in the Asian Champions League at the end of the next A-League season, we believe it would be prudent to examine those opportunities thoroughly, which also provides something to our supporters in the void that is the off season.”
The Newcastle Jets resting on their laurels in the off season? Not in your life!
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