The former full-back of Beneventonew player for a few days Citadel as a free agent, he made some statements to PaduaToday.
Here, then, are the words of Edoardo Masciangelo regarding his move to Veneto and beyond:
ON THE TRANSFER TO THE CITADEL: “It was a very quick negotiation. A few weeks ago the director called my agent and the agreement was reached immediately. When I arrived at the headquarters in Cittadella it was enough to convince me, I would say it was all very easy. In this sense Marchetti was fundamental, because I had other offers on the table that were immediately set aside. His esteem and the company’s project immediately struck me, pushing me to sign immediately. Cittadella is a club that, if it chooses to focus on you, does so to the fullest. It’s a big family here».
ON HIS FUTURE TEAMMATES: “I played with Kastrati when I was at Pescara. I know him very well and I wish him good luck for the European Championship with Albania. I know the other players well because I have been playing in Serie B for 5 years such as Branca, Salvi, Frare and above all with Vita. We have often engaged in good battles with the latter. If only you knew how many things were going on during the match, but at the end of the match I often found myself talking to each other. I’m happy to meet him again. I also exchanged shirts with him, I’ll remind him when we see each other“.
ON CITADEL: “I saw the work on the stadium, it seems like a good project. The organization at Cittadella is high, this is also a very nice aspect. Example? They are already sending me proposals for houses to find, which is not trivial“.
ON ITS CHARACTERISTICS: “I am mainly a push player, with speed and offensive projections. I like attacking, but I don’t disdain the defensive phase. I like to win duels aggressively, because they give me great energy in the game. I feel very comfortable both as fourth and fifth. For me it is important to have teammates nearby who are always ready to help».
ON HIS MODELS: “In general I look at the references of my role, but one in particular isn’t there. This year at Leverkusen there was Grimaldo who did very well, I tried to steal some moves and secrets from him“.
ON ANDREOLETTI, NEW COACH OF PADOVA: “I felt very good. Young, with great football knowledge, passionate. He lives for the ball and I’m sure he will do well because he is a person with clear ideas and only loves his job. In Benevento we had done good things with him, even arriving in first and second place, then in the final part of managing him in December we lost a few points, but that’s okay. He is truly very prepared and lives for football. I have rarely seen young coaches so prepared, I’m sure he will make his way.”
ON GORINI: “We had a chat and I got on well. I can’t wait to start this adventure and prove my worth“.
Photo: AS Cittadella
