winger Domenico Berardi says he desires to play for the nationwide staff once more and continues to be prepared to hitch a membership within the Champions League, however admits: ‘Serie A is just too tactical, we had a lot enjoyable underneath Roberto De Zerbi, now I see a variety of troopers.’
Sassuolo star Berardi, 31, has accomplished one other Serie A marketing campaign with the Neroverdi, contributing to a snug survival with eight objectives and 5 assists in 26 matches.
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Berardi interview on Italy, Sassuolo and De Zerbi
Sassuolo had gained promotion from Serie B in 2024-25, returning to Serie A after only one season within the second division.
The opposite two newly-promoted sides, and , had been relegated.
“Serie A is all the time a tough league, however too tactical,” Berardi informed
“You attempt to make impression with the outcome fairly than the taking part in type. Beneath De Zerbi, it felt like we had been being managed with a joystick, however we had a lot enjoyable. Now, on the pitch, I see a variety of troopers.”
Berardi has spent his total profession at Sassuolo, the place he stays underneath contract till June 2029.
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Of all of the gamers he’s performed with on the Mapei Stadium, who was his finest teammate?
“The most effective one continues to be right here, [Nemanja] Matic,” Berardi replied.
“An distinctive footballer and a person with nice values. He has given us an enormous assist along with his expertise.”
Berardi suffered an Achilles tendon damage in 2024, which pressured him to the sidelines for six months.
“I get pleasure from issues much more now. I’m extra mature, and I’ve left the darkish ideas behind me,” he stated.
“After the damage in 2024, I went by means of tough moments. Mentally, I needed to give up. However my coronary heart and physique didn’t. Fortuitously, they gained.”
A Euro 2020 winner with the , Berardi was usually linked with a few of Italy’s prime golf equipment previously, however a transfer by no means materialised.
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“I like taking part in, and I like Sassuolo. I’ve given lots to this membership, and it has given me lots in return,” he stated.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – NOVEMBER 03: Domenico Berardi of US Sassuolo celebrates after scoring the 1-1 aim in the course of the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on November 03, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
“So, leaving was by no means actually a problem. I stated previously that I’d wish to play within the Champions League, and I nonetheless really feel that manner. However to make issues occur, all three events need to agree. And when it appeared there was an opportunity to maneuver, solely two sides had been on board.”
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Berardi stays obtainable for a summer time transfer, however has a situation.
“The doorways are all the time open. In life, nothing is unimaginable. So I’d pay attention [to offers],” he stated.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 20: Domenico Berardi of US Sassuolo celebrates after scoring his staff’s third aim in the course of the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on February 20, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
“The thought is all the time the identical: I’d solely take into account a transfer if I may get pleasure from myself and be a part of a challenge the place I wouldn’t be seen as a passenger. I’d need to play within the Champions League as a key determine, not in a supporting function.
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“I hope my physique can maintain up in one of the simplest ways and play for Italy once more. I hope to play for 4 or 5 extra years at a prime degree, after which we’ll see,” he concluded.
“One factor is for certain. I don’t need to drift alongside or progressively fade away. When the time comes, I need to exit as a protagonist.”