Matteo Politano admits he “took a few days to get over the disappointment” of his failed Napoli move, but trusts Sassuolo will give him another chance.
The transfer was all set in January, but the paperwork was not completed in time and he remained at the Mapei Stadium.
“Who knows what would’ve happened if I had made the move,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Matteo Politano admits he “took a few days to get over the disappointment” of his failed Napoli move, but trusts Sassuolo will give him another chance.
The transfer was all set in January, but the paperwork was not completed in time and he remained at the Mapei Stadium.
“Who knows what would’ve happened if I had made the move,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Those were chaotic days. I was afraid that I’d lost the big chance to really change my career, but (director of sport Giovanni) Carnevali and (Coach Beppe) Iachini said the right things and helped me realise I would have other opportunities.
“It did take a few days for me to get over that disappointment and I was helped by my family, representatives and my girlfriend Silvia.
“I firmly believe you create your own destiny, so I resumed giving my all to save Sassuolo from relegation and prove what I could do.
“I don’t think I have matured completely, but over the last few months I have grown a great deal. This is my best season. Iachini changed my position, as from a winger I have now become a support striker, meaning I have more freedom to follow my instinct.”
Napoli are still interested, but so are Milan, according to the latest reports.
“I am ready for a big club, we’ll see if there are any offers. I’ll talk to the club and we will decide together. For now, I want to end the season well, as we are facing Inter and Roma (and I am a Giallorossi supporter), and I can reach double figures in goals for the first time.
“I’ve always had to fight for my place in the starting XI, so I am not afraid of anything.”