Roma owned talent Alessio Romagnoli is convinced his decision to join Sampdoria” data-scaytid=”3″>Sampdoria on loan will benefit his career.
The 19-year-old will spend 2014-15 at Marassi after he broke into the capital side last season under Rudi Garcia.
Roma owned talent Alessio Romagnoli is convinced his decision to join Sampdoria on loan will benefit his career.
The 19-year-old will spend 2014-15 at Marassi after he broke into the capital side last season under Rudi Garcia.
“I think Sampdoria were the best choice which I could make,” he said at his unveiling on Thursday morning.
“I want to grow as a man and as a footballer. I’m aiming to play in as many games as possible and to do my best for this side.”
Romagnoli was fielded as a full-back at times by the French tactician last term, but the teenager insists he would be better used somewhere else.
“I’m a central defender really, even if I can then adapt to other positions,” he added. “I prefer to play on the left side.
“I like to play the ball out, but it is clear that a defender has to primarily know how to defend…”