Emanuele Giaccherini is “extremely happy to be back in Italy” with Bologna, but has no Sunderland regrets.
The versatile midfielder arrived on loan during transfer deadline day and was presented to the media.
“I am extremely happy to be back in Italy,” said the 30-year-old former Juventus man.
“I return with great enthusiasm and joy, so eager to challenge myself and do everything for Bologna. I immediately said yes when I got the call, as this is an historic club that still has big ambitions.
Emanuele Giaccherini is “extremely happy to be back in Italy” with Bologna, but has no Sunderland regrets.
The versatile midfielder arrived on loan during transfer deadline day and was presented to the media.
“I am extremely happy to be back in Italy,” said the 30-year-old former Juventus man.
“I return with great enthusiasm and joy, so eager to challenge myself and do everything for Bologna. I immediately said yes when I got the call, as this is an historic club that still has big ambitions.
“My experience in England was wonderful and I’d do it again. I grew as a player, because they have a completely different style of football to ours.”
Giaccherini had struggled for playing time at Sunderland in recent months and this was one of the reasons behind his move.
“Certainly the Nazionale was in my thoughts, as every player wants to wear the Azzurri jersey of Italy. Right now the most important thing is to do my best for Bologna.
“I am physically fit and just need to train and play. I hope to be an important figure for this squad. I have a lot of experience and need to set the example for the younger players.
“I was very pleased that the fans came to welcome me. I told the Coach I am at his disposal, as I can play wide or more central. He will decide where to use me.”
Bologna general manager Claudio Fenucci revealed Giaccherini “took a significant pay cut compared to the conditions he had in Britain.”
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