After Valdi's contract with Leicester City expired this summer, he joined the Serie A promotional champion Cremonese. In an interview with the club's official media recently, Vardy talked about topics such as his choices and the team's g...
After Valdi's contract with Leicester City expired this summer, he joined the Serie A promotional champion Cremonese. In an interview with the club's official media recently, Vardy talked about topics such as his choices and the team's goals.
Vardy revealed that he had had a video call with the team's coach Nicola for nearly an hour. He said that the club's enthusiasm and the head coach's plan for the future deeply touched him. "I looked into his eyes and listened to his expectations, and it really touched me. As a football player, it was always beautiful to be needed."
Valdi once helped Leicester City win the Premier League title as a super dark horse, and he played a huge role, and when asked if there was a similarity between Cremonese and Leicester City, Valdi said: "After talking to the head coach and the boss, our main task was to relegate.
"To be honest, this was the same as when I was in Leicester City. We never said ‘the team is going to fight for this’, but always emphasized ‘we need to stay in the top league’, and that’s the most important thing. ”
Vardy also emphasized that every game is crucial for small teams: "Any game is 11-to-11, so any team can beat any opponent. We will do our best to prepare on the training ground to handle every game. We will fight one after another to see what results we can achieve in the end. ”
When asked why Cremonese was chosen and how head coach Nicola convinced him, Valdy frankly said: “I have been questioned throughout my career and it has never stopped. After talking to the coach, I found that there were many doubts in Italy about whether Cremonese could relegate.
"But the coach is full of passion and professionalism, and he does not accept such doubts. Judging from the performance of his teammates now, it is incredible. We know it's a long season, but the coach hopes that we can become the dark horse that exceeds expectations."
Valdi also revealed that the current Chelsea coach Maresca, who worked with Leicester City, played an important role in his transfer to Serie A.
He said: "When we learned that the transfer would be possible, Maresca and I had an in-depth exchange. He praised the club itself and its surroundings, especially the city of Cremona. He suggested that I come here and after discussing with my family, my choice would no longer be questioned."
