«I chose Cagliari because I wanted to stay in Italy and because it is the team that wanted me the most, since last year, maybe even before».

On the pitch he shows his teeth, but behind the desk in the press room of the “Crai Sport Center” in Assemini, José Luis Palomino shows a sweet, contagious smile, and gets emotional when he talks about his mother, his father and the sacrifices his family made to let him play football when he was a child.

"I will never stop thanking them," underlines the experienced Argentine defender (who will turn 35 in January) who also wants to thank "all those who allowed me to get here to Sardinia."

The impact with Davide Nicola was excellent: «We had already spoken before arriving here», he reveals. «He wants to give a clear idea of the game and a strong identity to the team and for this to happen we have to work hard. He expects a lot from me and I am ready to give my all. Now we have to understand what the ideal position is for me».

Atalanta? "They were seven intense years, I thank the fans again for how they greeted me when I left. We gave each other a lot, but now I want to give my all for this new challenge."

Fabiano Gaggini

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