Lorenzo Insigne began to start his adventure at Toronto FC. At the press conference the former captain of the Naples he presented himself to the Canadian fans, not hiding a certain emotion: “I thank everyone for the welcome we have received”.

Insigne: “It’s hard to leave Naples, I didn’t do it for money”

“I can’t wait to make myself available to my teammates and the coach – explained the striker from Frattamaggiore -. We have been here for a few days, but the city has made a great impression on me and my family, for the people and the quality of life. We love it, I’m a little excited because I’m not never been so far from Naples. She was hard to leave Naples, but that’s life. We made one life choice also for my children, i hope it can have a great future. So many who came who came here for money but it was a first choice for my wife children, I hope they can have a my wife great future“.

Insigne: “In Naples I lost trophies that still hurt”

Insigne then denied having received concrete offers in addition to that of Toronto Fc: “I haven’t had any, but I could continue playing in Europe. I am 31 years old, not old. I gave a lot for Napoli and I lost trophies that still make male, but I wanted a new challenge. Here too it’s true football and I want to do everything to win an important trophy with Toronto. Now I have to repay the trust “.

Toronto, Insigne: “I want to win and be loved for my goals”

“I saw the game three days ago, it was a sight – Insigne explained -. I can’t wait to make myself available to the coach, I feel bad when I’m not playing and I can’t make my contribution. It is the first time that I have given a conference like this, I hope everything goes well … from the first day i felt at home here. Naples is far away, but I am very happy to be here. I already feel loved and this is a source of pride for me, but I want people to love me for my goals and my plays. I am a striker, but everyone knows that I also sacrifice a lot for the team and I want to help as much as possible. I spoke with Michael Bradley. He can help me a lot because he also speaks Italian. He’s a great player, I’ve played against him a few times. He is always in the right position and is a true leader and captain. “

Toronto, Insigne: “I’m used to pressure, I want to show who I am”

“I thank the president and the club for giving me this opportunity – continued the former blue striker -. I don’t like to talk a lot, but I leave it to the pitch to judge what player I am: I played 10 years in Naples and won a European championship with Italy. used to pressure. Giovinco? The fact that he played here it didn’t affect me, I wanted because I wanted a new challenge. We are two different players. He has given so much to this club, and I will do the same. He has won here and I hope to dare my contribution in order to win the championship. The team made a good impression on me, there are young people with good potential and players with excellent experience like Osorio. I can’t wait to help the team. “