Lloyd Kelly to DAZN:
ON HIS DEBUT – “It was amazing to make my debut; it was a great feeling. Obviously, we got the result we wanted. I think it was a tough match to come into, but it went well. The welcome I received from the players, the staff, and the fans made me happy. Each of them made me feel at home. I’m happy to be here and to be at Juve. And yes, there are differences between Serie A and the Premier League. Serie A is more technical and tactical. The first thing you notice is the passion—it's everywhere. I need to take my time, but I’ve already understood how much passion there is, from the players, the staff, and the fans. Those are the biggest differences.”
ON HIS WELCOME IN TURIN & TEAMMATES HELPING HIM - “A lot of players have welcomed me really well. I don’t speak Italian, and that’s the first thing I need to work on. I’ve started studying it, and I’ve given myself six months to learn the basics. Many of my teammates are teaching me simple phrases. I’ve started to understand it, but I want to get even better.”
WHO WELCOMED HIM FIRST – “The first people to welcome me were Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah. They were the first to greet me here.”
ON HIS PAST AND HIS MENTALITY - “Yes, I’ve talked about my past a few times. I’m open about it. I think most people don’t really know what I went through as a child. It was a difficult time, but it helped me build a stronger mindset today. It allowed me to overcome everything—any obstacle, any difficulty in life. Now, I can get through anything, and it gave me a strong foundation to rebuild my life, especially mentally. Sitting here today, being part of this club, is an incredible feeling—especially knowing where I came from. I feel the support from everyone.”
PREFERRED POSITION: CENTER-BACK OR FULL-BACK? - “Honestly, I can’t say which position I prefer. I can play in both roles. I’m strong as a center-back, but I’m also good as a full-back. In the end, it’s up to the coach. He has his own ideas, and I have to do everything possible to help the team win games. I don’t have a preference—I feel comfortable in both positions, and I’ll keep working to improve in both.”
ON THE PRESSURE OF JUVENTUS' INVESTMENT IN HIM - “Of course. I arrived here knowing the expectations, how big this club is, and how passionate the fans are. Juventus is a global club, even in the way it is run, and I know that my responsibility is huge. I’ve taken a big step forward, and I want to do well and prove myself in such a tough league. And yes, I’m ready for this.”
ON JUVENTUS-INTER & THE DERBY D’ITALIA - “I’ve already done my research. I’ve watched previous matches, and you can really feel the big rivalry between the two clubs. We know it will be a tough match, and we have to put in a great performance. I asked some of my teammates, and they confirmed that this rivalry runs deep—it has a long history. It will be a great challenge.”
[Alfredo Pedulla]