Marco Palestra gave a long interview to DAZN’s microphones, touching on various topics from his season to future ambitions. The Cagliari full-back, who is also highly regarded by Inter, did not hide when asked if he felt ready to make the leap to a big team.
“Yes, I do feel ready. It’s been a year that has given me more confidence: I have to feel ready, if you play football you must have ambitions that lead you to become a top player. Honestly, I don’t feel special,” said the rossoblù winger. An answer that shows personality and a desire to keep growing.
Regarding the recognition as the best right-back in Serie A, Palestra said he was very happy: “It’s nice to be recognized for this: I’m happy. I’d like it to happen every year, it’s not easy: we’ll see in the coming years. It’s been a wonderful year that changed my life and makes me emotional.”
Words of love for Sardinia and the fans: “It will definitely be one of the most beautiful chapters of my life: I felt loved by the fans, greatly supported and I made friendships in the locker room. And the city is beautiful. It was the right choice above all: as soon as you come here you feel welcomed, by all of Sardinia. I made the right choice.” A decision also recommended by his former Atalanta teammates.
On his experience with the National Team, the defender shared the emotions he felt: “When I saw the call-up I was really moved, even if maybe I knew it: reading it has an effect. I thought about all the sacrifices I made. It was a wonderful week, they made me feel good.” And about Donnarumma he added: “If I have to tell you who’s the strongest, it’s Donnarumma, he does things you don’t see from anyone else. We played a five-a-side match and luckily he was on my team: I couldn’t help but smile because I’ve never seen anything like it, he’s just too good.”
The player also spoke about his playing style, highlighting how he often looks for the dribble: “I really like playing the match in the duel against my opponent: when I have the chance and feel it’s the right thing, I like to take him on.” He also joked that he could score a few more goals.
