Alessandro Buongiorno reveals he randomly met Antonio Conte in Turin and remained in contact with the Italian tactician earlier than becoming a member of Napoli final summer season.
The Italy worldwide swapped Torino with Napoli final summer season in a deal price €40m together with add-ons.
He was one of many main switch targets of latest coach Conte, who had identified Buongiorno in Turin just a few months earlier.
“We randomly met as soon as at a restaurant in Turin,” the defender advised Cronache di Spogliatoio (through ).
Buongiorno: ‘Random’ assembly with Conte led to Napoli switch
“We talked for 10-Quarter-hour. After that, we’d speak at instances and ultimately, I made a decision to say sure [and join Napoli].”
Buongiorno is without doubt one of the greatest defenders in Serie A this season. He has proven distinctive defensive abilities and has been concerned within the build-up as nicely.
“Each assault should start with the defender, and we’re engaged on this side with the coach,” mentioned Buongiorno.
“We should transfer rather a lot to obtain the ball from the goalkeeper and the opposite teammates.”