On the eve of the match against Lazio, the Empoli coach spoke in a press conference, Roberto D’Aversa. Below are his statements on the new signing’s path to joining Serie A Faustino Anjorin: “They called him an attacking midfielder but he never was. He has quality, physical strength, he can play everywhere. If he hadn’t had some physical problems maybe he wouldn’t be here. The club was good at taking him, we have to safeguard him from the point of view of condition”.
Who is Tino Anjorin
Is called Tino Anjorin.and at just 22 years old he has already stocked up on titles. Arriving from Chelsea on a free transfer, the Anglo-Nigerian midfielder chose Empoli to grow and become great after having blossomed in one of the academy most important in Europe, namely that of Blues. A good bet for Gemmi and Corsi, who made him sign a contract until 2027 with the option to renew for a further season.
What role does he play?
Playmaker, central midfielder or even left midfielder, Anjorin arrived in the final hours of the transfer market and is on his first big adventure in a top flight after having accumulated experience in the English junior leagues in the last two seasons, wearing the shirts of Huddersfield Town and Portsmouth . Over 185 centimeters tall, he boasts great ball control, game vision and individual technique, as well as a good physical structure.
TINO ANJORIN’S CARD
Name: Tino Anjorin
Date of birth: November 23, 2001
Nationality: English
Role: attacking midfielder
Where and how it comes from: free from Chelsea
Read all D’Aversa’s words here