Vanoli Cremona is no more. The company was sold and transferred to Rome.
What happened?
Vanoli Cremona, a Serie A basketball team, has closed its doors. The company was sold to American lawyer Paul Matiasic and transferred to Rome.
The team had a long history and had participated in several editions of the Serie A. Fans are bitter about the loss of their basketball team.
Why it matters for Vanoli Cremona?
The closure of Vanoli Cremona is a hard blow for fans and for the city of Cremona. The team was a point of reference for the community and its disappearance leaves a difficult void to fill.
| Season | Position in standings |
|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 10th |
| 2021-2022 | 12th |
What comes next?
The closure of Vanoli Cremona opens a new chapter for the city of Cremona. Fans will have to find a new team to support and the city will have to rebuild its presence in basketball.
Andrea Pecchia, former Vanoli Cremona player, commented on the team's closure: «I'm sad about the end of Vanoli Cremona. It was a team that gave me a lot and had great potential».
The future of basketball in Cremona
The closure of Vanoli Cremona does not mean the end of basketball in Cremona. The city still has a great passion for this sport and there are already projects underway to create a new team.
The new team could be created thanks to the union of different local realities and collaboration with the Italian basketball federation.