Times have changed since Alessandro Del Piero’s arrival 12 years ago - but Douglas Costa has the potential to outstrip the former Sydney FC captain on the field.
Alessandro Del Piero’s first press conference as a Sydney FC player 12 years ago was broadcast live on national television – and it was standing room only at the sports bar inside The Star casino, where it was conducted.Indeed, Douglas Costa’s first press conference as a Sydney FC player – easily the club’s biggest signing since Del Piero – was a decidedly lower-key affair.
Indeed, Sydney FC fans have Del Piero to thank for this coup. It was on his recommendation that Costa decided to sign for the club, the two high-profile Juventus alumni having bonded during the Brazilian’s time with the Los Angeles Galaxy between 2022-23; He is coming off a rotten six months at Brazilian club Fluminense, where the coach who brought him in was fired halfway through. He played just 22 times, mostly as a sub, and the fans rode him hard for not living up to their lofty expectations.
Del Piero was 37 when he came here. Costa will turn 34 just five days before his likely debut in the AFC Champions League 2 on September 19. At that age, he should have much more to give than his spiritual predecessor, and coach Ufuk Talay is confident he can bring it out of him.
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