Around 250 appearances in his career between Serie A and Serie B, 68 goals in the two categories, the striker Andrea La Mantia arrives in Catanzaro “with the desire to get involved in an important context, a strong team, a hot place”, but above all highlighting “the bond I have with the city since my wife is from Catanzaro and therefore also my children are half Catanzarese”. “I’m happy to be here – he says in the first interview on the official channels of the Giallorossi club – and I hope to give an important hand to this team”.
He chose the number 19 shirt for his first contact with the “Ceravolo” in the victorious challenge against Carrarese. “I’m happy with the welcome I received at the stadium, many children asked me for a photo, it was a very nice thing, especially the impact of such a beautiful and warm fan base.”
There is already a feeling with the teammates: “It’s a group with a lot of new guys, along with a very close-knit historical core that made us feel at home right away. I already knew Petriccione and Pontisso but also other teammates, there’s a nice and positive atmosphere and this can only help us”.
La Mantia enriches the forward department available to mister Caserta: “I came to complete an already very strong department, the competition is tough, but the important thing is for everyone to give their all to reach the common goal and get as high as possible, playing this championship to the max”.
The type of game proposed by the coach also gave La Mantia further motivation: “A very proactive football, the aim is to play the ball and bring it to the attackers. It’s an excellent starting point for tackling matches and the championship. A championship that is more difficult every year” the Serie B for La Mantia, “but we have a well-built team, with many players for each department, and this will help us to face it in the best way”.
Closing his presentation, La Mantia thanked the fans for their welcome: “I tell them that I will always try to give my all for this shirt and for this city.”