Matri: “Juventus were my target”
These are the first words of the striker who joined Juventus yesterday: “I thank the club for their efforts. I’m ready and enthusiastic, I hope to influence the whole group.”
He scored a double against Bari on Sunday afternoon, wearing Cagliari shirt. And today he has just been officially introduced to media upon his signing with Juventus. As commonly said “only two days can change your life”: this happened to Alessandro Matri who joined the Biaconeri for affording his contribution. Awaiting for showing his talent on the pitch, possibly tomorrow against Palermo (“I’m ready, our manager will make his decision”), the forward proved to be an important signing from his first words: “Now I’m in high spirits, I hope that my great enthusiasm can influence the whole group. I’m very happy to be here in Torino: joining an important team was my target. Therefore, I thank the club for the efforts done, but Cagliari and president Cellino as well, because they gave me this chance.”
After excellent seasons in Cagliari, where his performances and goals were highly appreciated, Matri is now ready for making it big: “These three years and half spent in Sardinia have been fundamental for my professional growth. Now I have to show on the field that I’m ready. I’m here to pit my strength, hoping to play soon for giving my best. I’m interested in acclimating in this new team but, fortunately, there are many Italian players.”
The young player joined a squad who wants to impart a depth change following a not really positive January. In particular, he will be a part of a forward side which is looking for new goals, especially after the injuries of Quagliarella, Toni and Iaquinta. “The team has been quite good for most the championship. Unfortunately, the injuries conditioned their progress.
And now we have to resume our course.” Today Matri is going to have his first training with his new team mates before traveling to Palermo where the midweek clash will take place tomorrow. And on Saturday, for the fourth return match of the Championship, Juventus will play Cagliari and for Matri will be time of recollections. About his next game as former player, Matri says: “I’m curious as well, I hope to be welcome by Cagliari supporters. I understand their disappointment, but the people I know thanked me for the time spent in Cagliari and told me to be glad for me.”
Juventus.com