Mattia De Sciglio confirms he'd like to make his Lyon move permanent and reveals why he didn't enjoy playing in Serie A anymore.
De Sciglio joined Lyon from Juventus on loan in the summer and his agent has revealed the Ligue 1 side want to make his move permanent.
Mattia De Sciglio confirms he'd like to make his Lyon move permanent and reveals why he didn't enjoy playing in Serie A anymore.
De Sciglio joined Lyon from Juventus on loan in the summer and his agent has revealed the Ligue 1 side want to make his move permanent.
"I've wanted to go abroad for a while, and I'm pleased with the life experience I'm having. I didn't enjoy football in Italy anymore," the Juventus loanee told Gianlucadimarzio.com
"I suffered for criticism in my first season at Milan. You know, as a young footballer, I was not accustomed to it. Then I also learned not to care. Otherwise, I would never have made it.
"In Italy, they build castles in a second and in even less time, they destroy them. Unfortunately, this is our mentality. In France, I rediscover the pleasure I had lost," the defender added.
"I'd like to stay here. I feel well. Two months are remaining until the end of the season and we haven't discussed anything. Lyon and Juventus will decide. Who knows, maybe there will be other opportunities. But I'd like to remain abroad.
"I've always had the target to receive a call-up for the Euros. I'm working hard with that target."
Is he surprised by Milan's results?
"No, everything changed since Maldini arrived. Uncertainty in the club was one of the reasons why things were not going well.
"Us footballers are always focused on the pitch, but what happens inside the club has an impact."