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Zaniolo: “After Roma I needed a change.”

Andy Mattioli
FLORENCE, ITALY - NOVEMBER 14: Nicolo Zaniolo of Italy in action during a Italy training session at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on November 14, 2023 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Former Roma man Nicolo Zaniolo was presented as one of Atalanta’s signings earlier today.

During his introductory press conference, the Italian winger touched upon his decision to leave Roma a year and a half ago and try his lucky with Galatasaray and Aston Villa before returning to Serie A.

“When I left Rome I wanted to have another experience, abroad, because it makes you mature as a player and as a man,” said the 25-year-old.

“I needed and wanted to change, this doesn’t mean that I would erase everything about these two last years.”

“So many things that happened were negative, but also positive. Now I’m happy to be back in Italy and I can’t wait to get started.”

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