Armando Izzo says he is ‘happy’ at Torino, despite English interest, and that ‘Chiellini aside, I don’t see any Italian defenders better than me.’
Izzo has completed a remarkable turnaround in his career, from being banned for match-fixing two years ago to becoming a mainstay in Torino’s backline and being linked with the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Everton.
“I’m happy,” he told Gazzetta dello Sport.
Armando Izzo says he is ‘happy’ at Torino, despite English interest, and that ‘Chiellini aside, I don’t see any Italian defenders better than me.’
Izzo has completed a remarkable turnaround in his career, from being banned for match-fixing two years ago to becoming a mainstay in Torino’s backline and being linked with the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Everton.
“I’m happy,” he told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Everyone likes to be courted, but I have another four years on my contract with Torino.
“I want to succeed and prove my worth: I don’t like it when people say that I’m just a good player.
“I’m worth more than that. Among the Italian defenders, Chiellini aside, I don’t see anyone else better than me or more determined than I am.
“I’m honoured to wear the Granata shirt and spit blood for it until the last day I wear it.”
The 27-year-old made his Italy debut earlier in the year – and he has ambitions of adding to his only cap next summer.
“It’s my one big objective: I’d like to be a leading light in it after having had another great season. The European Championship would be the culmination of a dream.”