Ghanaian defender Tariq Lamptey had his official presentation at Fiorentina after signing from Premier League membership Brighton in the summertime.
The total-back made his debut within the and revealed to reporters, , that his former coach Roberto De Zerbi “wished me properly” after he heard the information.
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Lamptey reveals purpose behind leaving Brighton
Lamptey joins Fiorentina from Brighton.
The defender was requested why he determined to maneuver from the Premier League to Serie A, to which he replied “I’m glad to play right here in Serie A, a top-level league.”
“I hope to place my pace to good use,” he stated, “we’ve got a robust squad, they instantly made me really feel comfortable, as did the followers.”
“I hope to play quickly. I’ve performed. rather a lot within the Premier League however this was the appropriate transfer. I wished to play for a historic membership like Fiorentina, which has an incredible venture for the longer term.”
Lamptey: ‘My idol is Ronaldinho’
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – MAY 04: Tariq Lamptey of Brighton & Hove Albion will get away from Tino Livramento of Newcastle United through the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Newcastle United FC at Amex Stadium on Could 04, 2025 in Brighton, England. (Photograph by Mike Hewitt/Getty Photographs)
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The total-back additionally revealed that considered one of his idols is a former Serie A participant: legendary Brazilian attacker Ronaldinho. The Ballon d’Or winner performed for Milan between 2008 and 2011 and Lamptey stated “I take plenty of inspiration from Dani Alves, I grew up watching him however my idol is Ronaldinho.”
Lamptey concluded with the revelation that Fiorentina weren’t the one membership excited by signing him this summer season, “Sure, there have been others however when Fiorentina defined their venture to me, I didn’t suppose twice and wished to return instantly.”