A new chapter in the history of Pro Recco
September 27, 2024 – With great enthusiasm, Pro Recco is proud to announce that it has concluded the process of transitioning its ownership to the Behring family: known for its philanthropic efforts in supporting and promoting sporting tradition, it aims to preserve and enhance the precious heritage of the Club; as it already happens in Brazil, has chosen to give back to the community, helping to keep the legend of Pro Recco alive and to guarantee it a bright future, becoming the guardian of a sporting legacy recognized throughout the world.
Lucas Giannini, CEO of Behring Foundation, says: “We are excited to start this new chapter and stand alongside Pro Recco, the most successful Club in the world. We want to continue in the wake of its extraordinary sporting tradition and show the power that water polo has in improving people's lives".
Pro Recco is grateful to the previous owner, Orlean Invest, who was able to create the legacy of the most successful Club in the history of water polo, transforming it into a sporting legend.
Following the approval of the Italian Swimming Federation, which arrived on Tuesday, the team will be able to play in the Euro Cup starting this evening with the name and colors of "Pro Recco" that have made entire generations of athletes and enthusiasts dream.
The administration of the company has been entrusted to Maurizio Felugo: after the sporting successes, he began his managerial career with the previous owner, contributing in recent years to making Pro Recco a global brand, a point of arrival in the aspirations of young water polo players who approach this discipline.
Maurizio Felugo declares: "Today a new chapter opens in the extraordinary epic recchelina, we have an exciting challenge ahead of us, which gives us great joy and at the same time makes us responsible because together, once again, we can dive into the water with the ambition of writing further exciting pages in the history of the Club. What Gabriele Volpi has done for water polo remains unique and special, perhaps not everyone has understood it, but today we collect with affection and gratitude the fruits of his passion, aware at the same time of the important responsibility he leaves us. With confidence and enthusiasm we welcome the new ownership that supports Pro Recco: the speed and determination with which they closed the operation are the best guarantee for our future. In addition to them I would like to thank Sandro Sukno, the staff and all the players who have trusted us in a particular moment; we have shown that we are a team even in difficult times, attached to the values of Pro Recco and its tradition: on these foundations we can continue to build something unique in the years to come. An example that we want to pass on to the new generations, at the center of our project and the work we will do. Finally, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Italian Swimming Federation and its president, Paolo Barelli, who has always been close to us, understanding the importance of Pro Recco for the entire movement”.
The sole director Felugo, together with the technical staff and the players, is ready to lead this new adventure with the firm belief that the solid support of the new member will lead Pro Recco towards new and extraordinary goals.
Daniele Roncagliolo
Pro Recco Waterpolo
