Nainggolan: Conte crazy about me!

By Football Italia staff

Cagliari midfielder Radja Nainggolan admits “I would’ve liked to be coached by Antonio Conte. He was crazy about me.”

Conte was keen to take Nainggolan to Chelsea, which is why the Belgian’s loan to Cagliari from Inter in August came as something of a surprise.

“I would’ve liked to be coached by him: in a month I was able to appreciate his determination and ideas,” the 31-year-old told DAZN.

“He was very clear and straightforward, saying openly when something wasn’t right.

“During preseason, he took me aside to tell me he was crazy about me and also wanted me at Chelsea but that it was a decision made by the club and shared by him.

“He told me directly and right from the first day, and I appreciate people who tell you things to your face.”

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