He said that he begun the season talking a lot with Conte but as the season wore on it stopped. He went to Italian lessons to understand what the coach wanted of him, and now speaks it fluently. During the Winter break Conte said he was improving and he expected he would have a chance but it didn't come. He said he thanks his father and family who helped him in this hard season. His father said you are still my champion which brought him to tears. He said he will move on, he is young but admits he has to start all over.