Benadeski returns to Serie A this summer to join Bologna. Recently, the player accepted an exclusive interview with Passa dal BSMT and talked about his transfer to Juventus from Fiorentina and his experience at Juventus.
Talking about transfer Juventus
"Transfer was a very difficult decision for me, not only because I went to Juventus, but also because I went to Juventus as the No. 10 of Fiorentina. I understand that fans will only see one side of things in this situation, criticism is easy, but that is part of football. I was only 23 years old at the time, and facing such an opportunity, you can choose to grab or give up, and I chose to grab it."
"Fiorentina gave me a lot, and I will never forget this, no matter what choice I made. Juventus is not the only team that pursues me, but when you make a decision like this, you know exactly what the consequences may be. If I were to another team, the controversy could be reduced by 30%-40%. I also want to thank Fiorentina because they brought me to that position. "
" I have a lot of friends in Fiorentina and I am forever grateful to the city and the club. I can say that 10 years later, but I absolutely cannot at that time. Because even if I say it, the Purple Lily fans will not change their attitude, they are even in the ball. There was a banner on the off-field with harsh words. These were understandable, you accept it, let it pass, and then move on, which was also part of the growth. "
" At that time, I didn't participate in the club training camp because the transfer negotiations were deadlocked, and although the transfer was basically determined, Fiorentina caused some trouble. People always thought that the transfer was a one-sided choice for the players, and it was not actually the case. Fiorentina wanted me to attend the three-day training camp, but I knew very well that if I went, they might 'crush' me. So, in the deadlock, Before the game was broken, I presented my medical certificate. "
Talking about the first time I arrived at Juventus
" At that time, Juventus had achieved four consecutive Serie A titles. It was a dominant team, the overlord of Italian football and one of the top in Europe. For me, this was an excellent opportunity, not only to help me grow personally, but also to compete with real champions. There are many players in the team who have won all the honors, and such an environment can test you. I got along very well with Italian teammates: Buffon, Chiellini, Barzali, Marcisio, They all gave me warm welcome. So did Khdira, Pjanic, Dybala, the whole team operated so well that it was very easy to adapt. "
Talk about relationships with Allegri
" Very good, now we are often in touch and we are in close relationships with members of his team. Sharing this experience makes you understand that there are some things in your life that you will never come back once they pass. Even when I was in Toronto, I often contact them. And I live near Allegri, so I meet often. Of course, , sometimes there are arguments, it is normal for me to have my point of view, it is important to respect each other. "
Talking about the impact of Juventus changing coaches on themselves
"This is not just a matter of changing coaches, but also a change in the philosophy of senior management. We may never know what is going on, but it is a bigger and more complex problem. When you start working with a coach you are not familiar with, just like on the first day of school, everyone has their own understanding and style, as a player, you have to adapt to the situation in front of you, and I think that's the same for the coach. . The year I played the least was the season when Pirlo coached, and there were some unnecessary arguments at that time, and fortunately, I had turned it into my own battle statement. "
Talking about the relationship with Pirlo
"First of all, I emphasized that not only was my good relationship with Pirlo, but our wife was also a good friend, and there were many things that were misunderstood. At that time, I didn't play many opportunities and performance didn't meet expectations. I admitted that I needed to reflect on it. It was reasonable for me to sit on the bench that year. But I never complained to Pirlo, and I would admit that I didn't perform well. I wouldn't Dare to say that I have all the truth can only explain the problem at that time, and I cannot explain why I performed poorly at that time, maybe it was because of lack of confidence. "
" But in the national team, I was encouraged to try boldly and feel more free. And in clubs, especially giants like Juventus, there are clear goals and fierce competition every day. If I can't win trophies, no matter how good the individual performs, it will be useless. That year, we won two championships, and it is understandable to sacrifice individuals for collective interests. Sometimes fans can understand, but sometimes they are not."
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