Bologna’s Santiago Castro admitted to idolizing Inter captain Lautaro Martínez and Nerazzurri legend Diego Milito however views hypothesis about curiosity from the Serie A giants purely as ‘motivation, additionally emphasising that he’s ‘very glad’ on the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.
The 20-year-old is already on the radar of a number of European golf equipment, , after recording six objectives and 5 assists in 24 appearances throughout his second Serie A season.
The Rossoblù signed him from Vélez Sarsfield in January 2024, with Castro rejecting gives from a Premier League membership and two different Serie A sides to affix Bologna—repaying the membership’s efforts to persuade him throughout negotiations.
Castro: Inter’s curiosity a ‘motivation’, however Bologna ‘fantastic’
“I had a number of choices, together with Fiorentina, Genoa, and a Premier League membership,” .
“However two issues made the distinction: the chance to play within the Champions League and the best way Bologna welcomed me. Di Vaio, Sartori, and Fenucci known as me typically—to not discuss contracts, however to test how I used to be doing. That made the distinction.”
The striker acknowledged that two of his idols are linked to one of many groups reportedly most desirous about him, however Castro insists he solely desires to ‘concentrate on my workforce’ fairly than listening to switch hypothesis.
“Once I first began following soccer, [my idol] it was Inter’s Milito,” the Argentinean mentioned.
“Then Pratto from Vélez, whom I even acquired to play with. And naturally, Lautaro.
“I don’t give it some thought. I can take it as motivation, certain, however I’ve to focus solely on my workforce and doing effectively right here. The league desk and the Coppa Italia are my solely fastened ideas. I can’t waste vitality on the rest.
“I don’t know [if I will stay], in soccer, you by no means know. What I do know is that I’m very glad right here—with town, with the membership. I like strolling round, followers stopping me. Bologna is actually an exquisite atmosphere.”