The former Sassuolo player talked about his great desire to come to Napoli and his future goals.
Giacomo Raspadori protagonist of a long interview with Corriere della Sera. The Napoli striker has dealt with many topics. “I’m a normal guy, humble, too. I train the body, but also the mind, study and sport can go hand in hand, two added values. I don’t have tattoos and earrings, simply because I don’t like them. From Sassuolo to Napoli? An ambitious choice. Wanted. Thought and approved by my family too. I will always thank Sassuolo who understood my need and went along with it. Napoli gave me trust, a lot of trust. And I felt that I could reciprocate it. Never fear. , respect for the big club where I landed yes. I felt ready “.
Naples is a demanding showcase. “I am 22 years old, in football I am not a few. Being able to make mistakes and get up again formed me. Probably if I had not followed this path I would have had difficulties. And as a kid I had disappointments. Falling and getting up in a square that judges you, but up to a point, it helped me, accelerated growth. That’s why I felt the time had come. “
“The Premier is a dream for everyone, those who play football love and admire that football. Then in life each chooses what he wants. For me there was Napoli and that’s it. When I arrived I had confirmation that I was in the right place at the right time of my life “.
“Has Napoli lacked balance in recent seasons? I often watched the matches on TV, the team was strong. They did important things, not predictable. It could have been better, right. But maybe that’s the growth. Napoli is a group, also from the human point of view, with high values. The harmony makes us perform at our best “.
“Could it be a good year? We are many in the upper area of the standings, and it is too early to say who will cross the finish line. Milan, Inter, Rome, Atalanta and Juventus and us who do not set ourselves limits “.
“What does Spalletti ask of me? He asks me to be natural. Doing the things I know how to do. It gives me freedom, for me it is the highest form of trust”.
“Did I replace Mertens? An honour. Stimulating. Here he made the record. He was a protagonist. I met him and he made a great impression on me also from a human point of view. Very intelligent person “.
“The secret of Napoli? Our performances are high, with the contribution of everyone, but a midfield with Anguissa, Lobotka and Zielinski makes a lot, a lot of difference. “
“The runoff with Simeone? Competition is energy. The races are long and both of us can make an impact. “