Football Club Pune City launched their team, logo and brand identity at an event in the city here today, along with making the headline-grabbing announcement that former Juventus and France legend will be their international marquee player. The Pune club, which will play in the Hero Indian Super League, also announced a strategic tie-up with Associazione Calcio Firenza Fiorentina, one of the leading clubs in Italy and EuropeGaurav Modwel, CEO, FC Pune City, said on the occasion, “We shall uphold our motto of passion, honour and glory on the pitch and off it as well – by engaging the community and working purposefully at the grassroots level. Our partnership with ACF Fiorentina is a step in this direction.”Fiorentina CEO, Sandro Mencucci, who was present on the occasion along with his colleague Leonardo Limatola, Head, Planning & Control, is eagerly looking forward to a long-term association with Indian football. “It is indeed a great opportunity for us to associate with Pune City, as it is a platform for us to nurture football talent amongst India’s youth,” he said.Pune City have also roped in former Napoli coach Franco Colomba as their marquee manager along with former Inter Milan centre back Bruno Cirillo and former Juventus goalkeeper Emmanuele Belardi as players.Trezeguet helped France win the 1998 FIFA World Cup and 2000 UEFA Euro Championship. He is best remembered for the golden goal he scored from a Robert Pires assist in the Euro final against Italy.The 6 foot 3 inch striker is the third highest scorer (34 goals) for France after Thierry Henry and Michel Platini. His club career saw him ply his trade for renowned clubs such as AS Monaco, Juventus, Hercules, and River Plate. He has scored 138 goals for Juventus in 245 league appearances.Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex at Balewadi will serve as the home ground for FC Pune City.
