90 MIN FOOTBALL - The Indonesian National Team defender Jay Idzes has officially signed a contract with Italian Serie A club Sassuolo. The official statement about Jay Idzes transfer from Venezia to Sassuolo became public on Saturday August 9 2025. The announcement regarding Jay Idzes continuation in Italian Serie A football has generated high excitement among Indonesian supporters. The Black and Greens will rely on him as one of their essential team members.
Sassuolo Profile
Unione Sportiva Sassuolo Calcio operates under the name Sassuolo in the Italian football world as a modern football success narrative. Starting from a town with 40 000 inhabitants Sassuolo started its remarkable rise from amateur football to Serie A competition against top teams and European contests. The story of Sassuolo demonstrates how a small club can reach big success when it follows a proper vision.
Origins and Rise Under Mapei
Sassuolo was established in 1920 and throughout its existence it remained in the lower Italian football divisions away from national media attention. The club transformed its destiny when Giorgio Squinzi who owned the Mapei Group acquired it in 2002. Squinzi utilized steady financial resources to create a long-term strategy which helped him methodically reconstruct Sassuolo. The club prioritized infrastructure development over expensive player acquisitions while establishing its fundamental base for future success. The decision to establish Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia instead of Sassuolo marked an important step for the club's future.
Climbing to the Top League
The leadership of Sassuolo experienced growth through wise management decisions. The team earned its first advancement to Serie B during the 2008/2009 season. The team reached its highest levels under the leadership of coach Eusebio Di Francesco. Under Di Francesco's guidance in the 2012/2013 season Sassuolo won the Serie B championship which earned the club its first-ever promotion to Serie A. Sassuolo maintained their position in the Serie A during their first season in 2013/2014 despite facing challenges and they established themselves as a capable team that could surprise major teams. The team demonstrates a stylish offensive approach and they manage to catch major teams off guard through their neat playing style.
Unique Philosophy and European Recognition
Sassuolo operates with a distinctive approach that centers on nurturing domestic young players. The club serves as a launching pad for emerging athletes who gain experience and excellence before advancing to superior teams. The careers of Domenico Berardi and Simone Zaza along with Lorenzo Pellegrini and Francesco Acerbi flourished when they played for Sassuolo. During the 2015/2016 season Sassuolo achieved their highest point by finishing sixth in Serie A which secured them entry to the Europa League qualifying round. The brief European campaign demonstrated to everyone that Emilia-Romagna's small club possessed the ability to match up with leading European teams.
Falling from the Sky: A Bitter Relegation
Sassuolo encountered an unforgiving relegation battle during their 2023/2024 Serie A season despite spending ten years as a Serie A regular. Their inconsistent performance together with numerous injuries led them to the bottom of the standings. The season ended with Sassuolo getting relegated to Serie B which concluded their successful period. Despite the painful defeat, Sassuolo's history will always be remembered as inspiration. They are proof that with visionary management, the right player development, and patience, a small club can achieve its dreams and leave an unforgettable mark on the football world.***
