Italy, Elia Caprile speaks after call-up: "Here's why I left Napoli" | OneFootball

After a fantastic start to the season with Cagliari, Elia Caprile, former Napoli player, spoke in an interview with VivoAzzurroTv, sharing the emotions he felt upon being called up and the reason for his departure from Napoli.

Italy, Caprile opens up: "I didn’t see any opportunities at Napoli, and soon I’ll become a father"

The 24-year-old goalkeeper shared his story in an interview with VivoAzzurroTv, following his first call-up to the senior national team. The former Napoli player explained why he left the Neapolitan club, talked about his idol, and announced that he will soon become a father. Here are his words:

On Napoli

“I train to play; if I don’t get to play, I suffer a lot. I like responsibilities. I left Napoli because I didn’t see any opportunities to play, and I’m happy to have arrived at Cagliari (where they call me Sant’Elia, editor’s note). I still have a long way to go and a lot to learn—I’m not even halfway through my journey yet.”

On his idol

“Gigi Buffon made me fall in love with the role, the gloves, the responsibilities. And the National Team is the fulfillment of a dream I’ve had since I was a child—but it’s a starting point, not the finish line.”

On the call-up

“I got here through sacrifices. I didn’t expect the call-up; it was a wonderful surprise, and the first person I told was my girlfriend.”

On the piano and family

“Lately I’ve been struggling to play, my girlfriend is pregnant and soon I’ll become a dad. These are special days because the baby should be born soon, and the national team call-up has come. He will be named Edoardo, and I hope he waits a few more days. I’ll be happy if I turn out to be a good dad.”

Raffaele Morra

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