In another office at the Juventus headquarters, Fabio Paratici, Juventus' sporting director, sighed after ending the call with his boss. The morning sunrays streamed in through the big window on the opposite side, highlighting the helpless expression plastered on his face. He was at his wit's end as he considered how to fulfill President Agnelli's request.
"Let's talk to Coach Allegri first," he thought, standing up from his seat. "He's the only one who can determine whether the current Juventus squad can achieve an unbeaten run this season."