The now former captain of the Napoli, Lorenzo Insigneflew to Toronto to start his new adventure with the Toronto FC. Insigne is now engaged in the usual presentation press conference.
Insigne’s first words as a Toronto player are as follows:
“I saw the game three days ago, it was a show. I can’t wait to make myself available to my teammates and the coach, I feel bad when I’m not playing and I can’t make my contribution. It is the first time that I have given a conference like this, I hope everything goes well. We have been here for a few days, but the city made a very good impression on me my family, people and quality of life. We love it, I’m a little excited because I’ve never been so far from Naples. It was hard to leave Naples, but that’s life. We made a choice of life also for my children, I hope they can have a great future “.
“I spoke to the president when we met, he made a great impression on him as a person and the history of the club. Many think I came here for money, but it was a choice primarily for my wife and children. It is a very important challenge for me now to aim for the club to win the first Champions League “.
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“I talked to Michael Bradley. He can help me a lot because he also speaks Italian. He is a great player, I have played against him a few times. He is always in the right position and is a true leader and captain ”.
“I thank the president and the club for giving me this opportunity. I don’t like to talk a lot, but I leave it up to the court to judge what player I am. I played it for 10 years in Naples and won a European championship with Italy, I’m used to pressure ”.
Was the fact that Giovinco played here decisive in your choice? “It didn’t affect me, I gladly accepted why I wanted a new challenge. The fact that Giovinco played here didn’t affect me. We are two different players. He has given so much to this club, and I will do the same. He has won here and I hope to be able to give my contribution to win the championship again ”.
Have you ever followed the team in the past? “I’ve been following Toronto since I signed, they made a good impression on me, there are young people with good potential and players with excellent experience like Osorio and Bradley. I can’t wait to go out on the pitch and help the team ”.
“From day one I felt at home. Naples is far away, but I am very happy. Without playing I feel loved and this is a source of pride for me. I want, however, to make people love me for my goals and my plays. I’m a striker, but everyone knows that I sacrifice a lot for the team too and I want to help as much as possible ”.
Are you a mature champion, but do you have any preferences about the role? “I like to play football, but if I have to choose I choose left winger because it’s my natural role. Then he chooses the coach, I have no problems. I can also play in goal if you want, even if I don’t have the body (laughs ed.) “.
Have you received any other offers? Why did you choose Toronto? “No concrete offers, also because I was still under contract with Napoli. I repeat to you I’m not old and I could still stay in Europe. But the priority was to choose the best for my family. After 10 years in Napleswhere hor given everything and defeats still hurt, I wanted a new challenge. Going to a top European club or coming here didn’t change a thing. I hear a lot of people saying that playing in America is not football. I disagree, otherwise I wouldn’t be here. This is a challenge for methe company has invested so much in me and I will always thank them. I want pay them back by taking them to win something important“.
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