Amir Richardson takes inspiration from Paul Pogba

Amir Richardson’s first words as a purple player

Fiorentina’s new midfielder, Amir Richardson, è introduced himself at a press conference: "Both before I came and after I arrived, Amrabat recommended this club to me saying that è wonderful. Yesterday, when I arrived, I spoke to him but as far as he is concerned it is up to him to decide whether to stay. I know I am in a great club, I have to give everything I can at this stage. It canò only do me good, then ità will be up to me".

So he revealed his source of inspiration: "Pogba for me è a great player, great qualityà. I think I have a pretty similar profile and I am inspired by him, he has similar physical characteristics to me. I learn from him and other great players".

On his role: "I consider myself a midfielder who can both attack and defend, active in all areas of the field. For my part, I prefer to attack, but in my role I am also obliged to defend and that suits me very well. I do not set myself any limits, I want to score more goals and try to be the best on the field".

"My goal è to go as far as possible with the club, in the league and in Europe" commented the newcomer to the Viola household.