Hernan Crespo, one of the most dangerous strikers to ever represent Parma Football Club, is joining the reformed Parma Calcio 1913.
After a board meeting on Friday, Parma announced that Crespo and Giacomo Malmesi, a lawyer, were conferred as the Crociati's vice-presidents.
"Thanks to Parma's shareholders for the appointment," Crespo wrote on Twitter. "With passion, love and humility we will continue to write history together. One more time."
Grazie agli azionisti del #Parma per la nomina. Con passione, amore e umiltà continueremo insieme a scrivere la storia. Ancora una volta. 💛💙 pic.twitter.com/DBzZ4caQsv
— Hernan Crespo (@Crespo) July 28, 2017
Crespo became the world's most expensive footballer when he moved from SS Lazio to Parma in 2000 for a reported fee of £35.5 million, but it was during his first spell with the Crociati, from 1996 to 2000, that they conquered the UEFA Cup. The former striker's time in Serie A also included spells at Internazionale, AC Milan, and Genoa CFC, and, after hanging up his boots in 2012, he worked as a youth coach for Parma and went on to become Modena's manager.
In 2015, Parma, unable to clear its debts, was put up for sale and valued at a minimum of €20 million. The Crociati subsequently failed to find a new owner, were relegated to Serie D, and forced to reform as Parma Calcio 1913.
