Family reunification tests: Loris Karius dreams of Serie A. Possible? Yes. The German goalkeeper, partner (and from next summer husband) of Diletta Leotta, has announced that he will leave Premier League Newcastle in June. Behind the decision not to sign a contract extension is the desire to play in Italy, close to his partner and daughter Aria, who live in Milan. There are two teams in pole position, Como and Monza.
Karius’ agent is Claudio Marchisio: the former Juventus midfielder has founded a footballer management agency together with a partner. «Loris has people alongside him who are working for him. I hope he makes the best choice for his career – explained Diletta to Alessandro Cattelan, on Rai2 – In which team would I like to see him in Italy? I live in Milan and so let’s say that close to Milan in terms of comfort would be ideal for us. Monza? Monza or any other team in Italy. I would be happy if he could come and play in Serie A and be close to his family.”
«I liked it at first sight. There was an automatic connection between us, a particular understanding”, his words to Corriere della Sera. «The first meeting was natural, we ended up in the same place by chance. I didn’t know who she was, she didn’t know who I was. We liked each other without labels, just as we are. This is not to be taken for granted in an era in which photos bounce everywhere between the Internet and social media. It happened to us.”
Now they are a family and are ready for another important step. If family reunion also came thanks to football it would be even better.
