Rodrigo Mora “grateful” to Gasperini: “Last year didn't go to plan” | OneFootball

Rodrigo Mora, who scored Roma’s fourth goal in their 4-0 win over Lecce, did not hide his delight at scoring his first goal for the club. Speaking to Sky Sports, the player also praised Gasperini and his new teammates.

“I want to keep going like this. Starting like this was my dream. Last year didn’t go the way I expected, and now I want to keep going like this. I’m very happy,” said Rodrigo Mora, clearly pleased with his first goal for Roma. Asked about his relationship with his new teammates, namely Dybala and Malen, the young former FC Porto talent spoke highly of both and admitted the admiration he has long had for the Argentine.

“When I arrived here, I said it was a dream to play with Dybala. I watched him play when I was a child, and today I tried to set him up. For me, it’s wonderful to play with a star like him,” he shared. About his other attacking teammate, he added: “Malen is a fantastic player: five goals in two games. It’s wonderful to play with players like that.”

Gasperini and the influence he had on the move to Roma were also discussed. Rodrigo Mora highlighted the importance of the coach’s role in his decision to join the Italian club.

“He was very important in my decision to come here, because he likes players with my characteristics, and I also like his style of play. So I’m very grateful to him. He was decisive in my choice,” he explained, confident about the future: “Now we have to keep going like this, and I think we’ll have a good season.”

Still adapting to his new reality, the player revealed that he has not yet had the chance to get to know Rome. “I still haven’t visited the city because I’m still sorting out the move to my new house, but I think one day I’ll visit Rome,” he said. Even so, he has already felt the fans’ support: “I’m very grateful for the fans’ support. I received special treatment from the FC Porto fans and, at the same time, from the Roma fans.”

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