The midfielder also scored his first professional goal in the 5-3 victory at Cesena Ebenezer Akinsanmiro that Sampdoria took from Inter on loan in the summer with the right of redemption and counter-ransom. Interviewed by Sportitalia his agent Crescenzo Cecere he spoke thus of the moment of the class of 2004, explaining how the Nerazzurri club continues to follow him carefully: “He is very happy with the goal and with how this experience is going. He immediately felt great at Sampdoria and everything is going according to plan. Inter are also happy and follow him, but now they have to continue working to grow further. – explains Cecere – Both with Pirlo and with Sottil he had space and trust even if he is one of the youngest in the squad, it is never easy to impose himself, but he is doing it in an important way”.
Then there is room for the choice of the Genoese square: “AWe had requests from Serie A and also from abroadbut he chose to go to Sampdoria precisely because of the importance of the place, because of the pressure there is. A choice also shared with the Nerazzurri. It is an important season for the Blucerchiati, with a new project and new management. – continues the agent – But here he can gain the right continuity to improve”.
Finally, a look at the past when Real Madrid also had him in their sights: “Inter were the best of all, there were many teams targeting the boy. He played in a great tournament in Viareggio, it had been years since there had been important players from teams from abroad at that tournament.”