Serie A Plans First Overseas Office In New York

Italy’s Serie A is getting ready to open it first overseas office in New York.

The plan was confirmed at the league meeting yesterday in Milan.

Serie A Managing Director Luigi De Siervo will travel to New York to identify potential staff (the plan is to start with three people) and find premises for the office, according to Calcio e Finanza.

The overseas expansion is part of a strategic plan to transform Serie A from an association that organizes a competition into a sports media company.

The aim is also open offices in locations such as London, Shanghai and Doha.