Bayern Munich defender Mehdi Benatia reveals that signing for Roma was his 'happiest moment', while his role model is Paolo Maldini.
The Moroccan defender joined the German team last summer for €26m, but his departure was viewed with resentment by the club and the supporters. Even so, the 27-year-old looks back on the club with positive feelings.
“It's hard to choose what my favourite moment in my career was,” he said in question and answer session on Twitter, as reported by Calciomercato.it.
Bayern Munich defender Mehdi Benatia reveals that signing for Roma was his 'happiest moment', while his role model is Paolo Maldini.
The Moroccan defender joined the German team last summer for €26m, but his departure was viewed with resentment by the club and the supporters. Even so, the 27-year-old looks back on the club with positive feelings.
“It's hard to choose what my favourite moment in my career was,” he said in question and answer session on Twitter, as reported by Calciomercato.it.
“Perhaps signing my first contract with Roma, followed by the first goal I scored for Bayern.
“I model myself on Paolo Maldini, he was phenomenal at the age of 17 and he always played at an incredibly high level. He was a true champion.”