Andrea Belotti bagged his first Serie A brace against Napoli, but his agent reveals the Palermo striker almost joined them.
The Italy Under-21 international netted twice at the Stadio San Paolo in a 3-3 draw last night.
Andrea Belotti bagged his first Serie A brace against Napoli, but his agent reveals the Palermo striker almost joined them.
The Italy Under-21 international netted twice at the Stadio San Paolo in a 3-3 draw last night.
“Andrea was happy and excited after his debut Serie A goals, while after the goal disallowed against Inter he now wants to celebrate in front of the home fans,” representative Sergio Lancini told Calciomercato.it.
“I’d say two goals against Napoli, one of the clubs that did not believe in his abilities. Palermo deserve credit for trusting him and taking advantage of Albinoleffe’s difficulties to buy him outright.
“Belotti also wanted to marry the Palermo cause and did not want to negotiate with other clubs. Andrea wants to continue improving the quality of his performances and the number of goals.”
Belotti has already impressed at Under-21 level, so will he make the step up to the senior Azzurri with Antonio Conte?
“It is important to take things one step at a time, keeping our feet on the ground. Andrea is focused on doing well with the Palermo jersey and the Under-21 side. There will be time for the senior Nazionale.
“Conte visited the Palermo training ground and did not disguise his admiration for Andrea. He just invited him to continue along his current path, working hard without falling into the trap of feeling as if he has already arrived.
“What is in his future? Andrea already made his choice, wedding the Palermo cause. He strongly wanted to play in Serie A with this jersey and now wants to bring the club colours as high as possible.”