Bryan Cristante says he “accepted without hesitation” when the chance to join Palermo arose.
The midfielder completed a loan move from Benfica to the Rosanero today, with the Sicilian side retaining the option to make the deal permanent in the summer.
“I thank President [Maurizio] Zamparini for this opportunity,” Cristante told the club’s official website.
Bryan Cristante says he “accepted without hesitation” when the chance to join Palermo arose.
The midfielder completed a loan move from Benfica to the Rosanero today, with the Sicilian side retaining the option to make the deal permanent in the summer.
“I thank President [Maurizio] Zamparini for this opportunity,” Cristante told the club’s official website.
“I’m very happy to join such a prestigious club, and I’m ready to play. It was a quick deal, when I heard about Palermo’s interest I accepted without hesitation.
“After making my debut in Serie A with Milan, the experience in Portugal helped me to grow as a player and man.
“I’m excited to return to the top flight of Italian football, and I’m sure I can do well and give my contribution to the team.
“Competition is never a problem, on the contrary it’s an additional incentive to do well and there’s a lot of quality in our midfield.
“Our goal is to achieve safety as soon as possible, and we’re absolutely confident of being able to do that, there’s a whole second half of the season to play.
“I’ll give my best every Sunday, starting with the game against Hellas [Verona], a key game in our season which we have to win at all costs.
“I’m Friulian, and this is my first experience in the south. I’ve never been to Palermo, but I’m aware that I’m coming to a beautiful city, with a warm and passionate fanbase.
“All I can promise the Rosanero fans is that I’ll give my all to honour the pink shirt.”