Longoni at PSG: “It’s exactly what I’ve always wanted” | OneFootball

Having arrived at Paris Saint-Germain, Alessandro Longoni, 18, PSG goalkeeper, shared his first words in an interview published on the club’s official website. The young Italian keeper spoke about his happiness, his ambitions, his profile, and his desire to improve in Paris.

Longoni: “I will do everything I can to live up to that trust”

First of all, I want to thank president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, QSI sporting advisor Luis Campos, and coach Luis Enrique for the opportunity they have given me, because they believed in me. I will do everything I can to live up to that trust.

When I received the call, I felt immense excitement and great joy. At the same time, I realize that, in a way, this is exactly what I have always wanted: I have always worked hard and I was waiting for an opportunity like this one, which fortunately has finally come. I am very happy and I will of course continue to work as I always have.

Longoni: “I have always dreamed of this”

It is an opportunity to train with an exceptional coaching staff and exceptional players in an ultra-modern training center. It’s amazing. I have always dreamed of this, but at the same time, it is a little overwhelming when the name is so big. But, as I said, this is what I wanted and it has become reality.

Longoni: “I am convinced that here, I will have the opportunity to improve”

Paris Saint-Germain is a team that has won two Champions Leagues in recent years. We are talking about a great club that is growing rapidly and has made enormous progress over the past 20 years.

The presence of the coaches and players here certainly played a role. I am convinced that here, I will have the opportunity to improve and broaden my horizons as a young man.

Longoni: “I like helping my teammates build play with my feet”

I like to describe myself as a goalkeeper who likes to do everything. I like helping my teammates by coming off my line to cover space. I like helping my teammates build play with my feet and of course I love making saves, that’s my role.

Longoni: “There is so much to learn”

My personality… I think I am quite a calm, composed boy, and at the same time very sensible. As for my constant desire to work hard, I really can’t wait to get there, because we are talking about one of the best training centers in Europe, if not the world.

So it is only a matter of time before I can train alongside the best players. In this new adventure at PSG, there is so much to learn. I am still young and I still have a lot to learn on and off the pitch.

I am convinced that discovering a different country, with a culture slightly different from ours, will also enrich me personally. At the same time, on the pitch, we will discuss different working methods, and I hope that will help me improve in many ways. My friends, this is Paris.

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