No to Juventus, yes to Napoli: Alessandro Buongiorno’s explanation

A choice clearly explained at the press conference.

Calciomercato Napoli: Alessandro Buongiorno è the Azzurri’s new defender, after several no’s that marked his last two summers. The now former Torino captain refused a transfer to Atalanta a year ago, Inter and Juventus in recent weeks. And on Monday, from his new team’s Castel di Sangro retreat, he explained the reasons for his behavior.

"So many teams have been looking for me,” Buongiorno stressed.

I have remained linked to Torino throughout my career, but in order to grow professionally it was time to take this step. Napoli showed me all its interest for a long time, then during the European Championships I heard from coach Antonio Conte and ds Manna. We confronted each other, and I understood how high was their motivation".

Buongiorno then responded to a specific question about his no to Juventus: "Several people have been looking for me, but I grew up in Torino and have always played there. I would have felt like betraying myself. Now però I am in Naples, I have already visited the city and I have been able to touch the affection and passion of the people. I am so glad I made this choice".

So the seasonal goals. " I always try to try my hardest and feel next. Everyone has to feel like a leader and be able to sacrifice for the team. I will try to convey this concept to my teammates. If the group è united, the results also improve. I will giveò everything to help the team, and I hope to become important for Napoli", added Buongiorno.