Bologna, Federico Bernardeschi introduces himself. And sends a message to Gattuso

Federico Bernardeschi, a new Bologna player, introduced himself at a press conference. “I thank the club and my prosecutor who gave me the opportunity to return to Italy – he began -. I find a very cohesive group, they told me so and now I joined. This is a healthy group, made up of young people and men with serious values. I am very proud to be part of it”.

“They really welcomed me great – added the Italian outside striker -. I came to increase these values even more and complete the roster since we have three competitions ahead. I missed Serie A, Mls choice I would make again: it was an’experience”.

Bernardeschi will wear the number 10 jersey: “It is a historic jersey, I will try to honor it. I had a desire to get back into the game and I fit in well, for the role you have to ask the coach. The competition with Orsolini will raise the level of the team. He is a symbol of Bologna and he earned this on the field. In strong teams you need strong players”.

He then sent a message to coach Gennaro Gattuso: “I won a European Championship, but I have never played a World Cup. I want to do everything to be there. I have not received any calls from Gattuso yet, but that can be because I have been away”.

On his new coach: “With Italiano we spoke before coming here. I get along well with him, we are in sync, he is a direct and honest person. For me it was important that he was here. Every player has to challenge himself, there are always things to learn when you come to a broken team. The reception has been very positive, I thank the fans. Bologna is a warm square, you can feel that there&#8217s enthusiasm. Now it is up to us to prove something more”.

“I have been at four different clubs, it is okay that some people were upset when I left Fiorentina, at Juventus I joined a very important club and we have collected several successes. I have respect for all the clubs I have been at. In Juve I became the man and the footballer I am today, there&#8217s great gratitude. A decade ago I could have come to Bologna but then Fiorentina decided to send me on loan to Crotone. Physically I am fine, I have not played a game for months, I have to work hard” concluded Bernardeschi.