Daniele Dessena, former midfielder and captain of Cagliari, has released some statements about his career which has just ended
After the experience with the Olbia shirt Daniele Dessena he decided to hang up his boots. The former midfielder and captain of Cagliari has released some statements about his career which has just ended The House of C. His words:
GOODBYE TO FOOTBALL AND SARDINIA – «Seeing those people standing was an emotion for me. I gave everything for that city. Sardinia? My paternal grandfather is Sardinian. But above all it is the relationship that has been created over the years. The affection, the closeness during difficult moments, have become a family. I had the honor of having the captain’s armband».
CAPTAIN’S BAND AND CAGLIARI – «I tried to defend her. Wearing it after Conti, Lopez, Cossu, Pisano meant a lot. Sardinia is passion, familiarity… it is something different. It’s something apart. You understand it by living it. What makes the difference are the people you meet. All of this came before money or fame. For me, it was important to defend Cagliari and Cagliari. That greeting? It’s worth more than anything else. More than trophies and money».
RUGS AND RAINERS – «Pegs? You could see he had his own idea. Over time he is one of the coaches who has improved the most. He has adapted perfectly to modern football. Ranieri? He arrived in Parma after Pioli’s dismissal. He performed a miracle. Extraordinary human values, it reaches your heart. His belief becomes yours».
ALLEGRI – “Is fantastic. On a group level he was a master. A great coach and communicator. When I hear certain things about him it makes me laugh… A man of depth and values. He has great gratitude for that Cagliari group. I remember him taking free kicks barefoot to Marchetti. He fired those cannon shots. The challenges that he then made with Pogba or Vlahovic he already made in Cagliari».
STRETCHER – «A special boy who got where he is thanks to his apprenticeship. Predisposition to improve, humility, effort combined with talent: this is Nico, a person of values».
THE INJURY – «In that moment the world falls on you. The fear, the many doubts… There the people of Cagliari were even closer to me. I felt their affection. Gianfranco Ibba was fundamental in the recovery. My family was fundamental. My parents, my brother, my son, my wife who I met while rehabbing when I got injured… essential figures in my life».
FUTURE – «I am curious about my future. Knowing, investigating, wanting to understand or delve deeper…. At 36 I met Greco, a coach who I will follow and learn from. He gave me a lot to grow, and the choice is partly due to this. Now I’m curious what it will be. I’m not afraid of my future and I thank football for what it has given me.”.
