Juventus owner Elkann sends message to the team during Christmas dinner

Juventus owner John Elkann gave a speech during the team’s Christmas dinner on Tuesday: ‘You are becoming an increasingly strong group.’

The Bianconeri have won six games from the last seven and beat direct rivals Bologna and Roma in the last two Serie A rounds.

On Tuesday night, the players, staff members and the directors met at the J-Museum, just around the corner from the Allianz Stadium, for their Christmas dinner.

“It’s nice to be here together, all part of a big family,” Elkann said, according to Italian media including Sky Sport.

“We are here in our museum that celebrates the Juventus history. It’s important for you to know it, because you are now part of it.

“You are becoming an increasingly strong group and team, and you are all crucial in helping Juventus win again,” Elkann continued.

“Victory is the expression of what you do every day together, and for this I want to thank the staff, the team, the captain, the coach, all the directors and your families who are here.”

Only a few days ago, Elkann had rejected an offer from minority shareholders Tether to acquire a majority stake in Juventus.

Elkann’s family has owned the Bianconeri for over 100 years, and the strong sense of belonging is one of the reasons why the majority shareholders, Exor, are unwilling to sell the club.

Juventus’ next game is away at Pisa on Saturday, December 27.

The Bianconeri sit 5th in the Serie A table, just one point below fourth-placed Roma.