Insigne on his future and the Pjanic incident: “We watched together…” | OneFootball

Lorenzo Insigne, one of the most recognizable symbols of contemporary Neapolitan football, has publicly spoken again about some of the most controversial moments of his career with Napoli, focusing on the missed championship in 2018 and the prospects of his professional future.

Insigne reveals his future and revisits the Pjanic case: “We were all watching that match together…”

The former Azzurri captain, currently a free agent after his experience in MLS, participated in the Viva el Futbol Tour, an event featuring Lele Adani, Antonio Cassano, and Nicola Ventola on stage, bringing a direct and revealing account to the Palapartenope.

The memory of the missed championship and the Pjanic episode: “Don’t make me go further”

On stage, Insigne recalled one of the most debated pages in recent Italian championship history: the lack of a red card for Miralem Pjanic during the decisive Inter-Juventus match in 2018, an episode that many believe affected Napoli’s title race under Maurizio Sarri.

The former number 24 explained: “Inter-Juventus, the missed expulsion of Pjanic and that championship lost in the hotel? Antonio, you were a player like me, actually stronger than me, so you can understand me. We were all watching the match together, then that expulsion of Pjanic… don’t make me go further.”

Insigne then added another comment referring to the matches immediately following: “The day after we went on the field and there was immediately a red card for Koulibaly, and other situations that penalized us. It happened, and I assure you it hurt us players more than anyone else.”

Words that reignite a debate never truly extinguished and that, years later, continue to represent one of the most discussed turning points in modern Serie A.

Insigne on the future: “I’ve said no to many offers. My goal is to return to Italy”

Today, Insigne finds himself at a crucial phase of his career: a free agent, but still intent on competing at high levels and, above all, reclaiming the National team jersey.

About his future, he declared: “I have refused many offers from abroad because I didn’t feel like starting over far away. My goal is to return to Italy and especially to reclaim the National team, because it means so much to me. I can’t say too much, but there’s something brewing.”

A phrase that has inevitably fueled speculation about possible interest from some Serie A clubs, with Lazio being one of the most discussed possibilities.

A career in search of a new chapter

After leaving Napoli in the summer of 2022 to join MLS, Insigne now seems oriented towards a new professional phase closer to the pace and motivations of Italian football. His declared desire to rejoin the Azzurri circle makes the next step in his career particularly significant: he will need to demonstrate fitness, consistency, and the ability to make an impact at high levels once again.

The feeling is that the wait won’t last long: as Insigne himself hinted, something is already moving behind the scenes.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.