"Spezia, I'm here to feel important"

Number ten jersey and great responsibilities for the new striker of the Eagles Gianluca Lapadula, arrived from Cagliari. Born in Turin, class of 1990, in his long and important career also 40 appearances with the shirt of Peruvian national team, of which he has citizenship through his mother.

What made you come to Spezia?

"The difference in my choice was made by the relationship with the sporting director Stefano Melissano with whom I had already worked in Lecce. I'm here because the project is very interesting and the team is having a great championship. I want to go back to playing and feeling alive."

How do you judge your debut at Cittadella?

"Even though I had just arrived, I would never have missed that game. At the end of the game I was a bit 'poisoned' for not having done what I should have done. However, I found a healthy team that has clear ideas and is proceeding on the right path".

Who do you think will be your attacking partner?

"Pio Esposito immediately seemed like a determined guy and I can't wait to get to know him better on the pitch. I've already played with Di Serio and I'm happy with him. I don't think there will be any problems between us forwards because we have a common goal. We all have to be available and able to adapt to situations."

What group did you find when you arrived?

"Definitely solid. I was impressed by his hunger to surprise and be surprised at the same time. All under the guidance of an excellent coach who I have known for years, when he was in Rimini and I was in San Marino."

Did you already know the Juventus fans?

"I've already played at the 'Picco' and I know how charismatic the Juventus supporters can be. It's important to have the fans on your side and I'm thrilled at the idea of ​​making my debut on Sunday in our stadium."

What do you think you can convey to your teammates?

"Hunger and desire are unquestionable in my career. If at my age, 35, I couldn't teach something then I would have really failed. I hope to be an example especially for the younger ones".

The other teams have also strengthened. Who do you fear the most?

"I honestly prefer to focus on what's happening here and not look into other people's houses."

What does he leave behind in Cagliari?

"Cagliari is and will always be my home. I lived important years first with Liverani, then with Ranieri and Nicola. In these months I have learned a lot, even if I have not played much".

What was the best moment of your career?

"I still have to live it."

How would you define your relationship with the Peruvian national team?

"I've been part of it for 5 years. We're not living in an easy moment, but the national team has always been motivation and inspiration for me."