Diamanti: ‘Watford a nightmare’

By Football Italia staff

New Atalanta signing Alessandro Diamanti says he’s ‘fired up’ to be back in Italy, but describes his Watford spell as ‘a nightmare’.

The attacking midfielder completed a loan move until the end of the season yesterday after playing only 65 minutes for the Hornets this season.

“After 10 years I’ve returned to a place that has always fascinated me,” he said at today’s media presentation.

“Getting a result in Bergamo is difficult for anyone, above all because of the enthusiasm of our fans.

“I’m a direct person, I quickly found the right harmony with the Coach and the President.

“Watford? I lived through six months of a nightmare, I trained well but never had the chance to show what I can do on the pitch. I don’t know why I didn’t play.

“I arrive here fired up and motivated, I’m lacking match fitness but will aim to soon be at 100 per cent.

“I want to do well here because my objective is also to play with the national team.”

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