In football, as in life, expectations can be a double-edged sword. Pontus Almqvistthe Swedish right wing of Lecce, he knows something about it. After a return match that fell short of expectations, the General Manager Pantaleo Corvino would have decided not to bet on him anymore for the next season.
This deduction we make is due to various reflections regarding the Scandinavian footballer. Meanwhile, if we compare his season to that of Gabriel Strefezza we notice some similarities compared to the 22/23 season: both started very well, then weakened during the championship until they disappeared. That’s where the bond with the Brazilian was broken and, we think, that’s where the bond with Pontus was broken.
Almqvist, who arrived on loan from Rostov, showed flashes of talent which gave the Salento fans hope. However, if the performances are questionable, the numbers speak for themselves: only 2 goals And 3 assists in 30 games of Serie A in the 23/24 season. A surrender that evidently did not satisfy the Giallorossi management.
Corvino, known for his thoughtful and far-sighted choices, may have closed the door on this possible purchase at no cost to the player. Despite the possibility of securing Almqvist’s performances without transfer fees, the Lecce look elsewhere, in search of new talents who can raise the technical level of the team.
Corvino’s decision is not surprising, considering his philosophy of building a competitive and sustainable team. In a recent press conference, he underlined the importance of results and budget, suggesting that every choice is the result of careful analysis.
