When asked about his decision, Scala explained, "I was a dreamer, and I still am. I wanted to win something important with Parma, which I considered my creation. I didn't feel like leaving my team. We were like a family, and a good leader takes time to develop."

Scala's decision proved to be correct as Parma had a successful season. They qualified for the UEFA Cup with sixth place and won several important trophies, including the Coppa Italia, the Cup Winners' Cup, and the European Super Cup.

Scala also mentioned that he was proud of the 3-5-2 formation he developed with Osvaldo Bagnoli at Genoa. This innovative approach to football was a new way of playing and was effective, as it is still used today.

Scala compared his Parma team to Gian Piero Gasperini's Atalanta, a provincial team that achieved great success in Italy and Europe. He believed that the world of football has changed, and teams must adapt to these changes without regrets.