His main problem is - and he said this himself - the lack of Wiener schnitzel in Berlin. But in Milan, he should be just fine. Valentino Lazaro is someone who knows how to enjoy life: private planes, clothes are as expensive as they are flashy, vacations in Beverly Hills and Dubai. Living in the German capital for a couple of years was enjoyable for him: a cosmopolitan climate, with live music scene, a team in which he became a permanent starter within a couple of months. Yes, because in addition to paillettes, social media, jet skis, compilations, there is also work. And Lazaro is very ambitious. Recently asked about what was his favorite destination for the future, he replied: “Where I can train my winning spirit.”

From tricks to Alaba - This also explains the choice of Inter because the club believes that Conte with his 3-5-2 formation, which is perfect for him, can enhance his skills even more because he is known for his hunger for victories. When Valentino makes a decision, he sticks to it: two years ago he decided he had enough of Salzburg and the Red Bull environment. And so, no to Leipzig and yes to Hertha. Several years earlier, in 2012, he was not old enough to enforce his will: after being chased by Milan and Real Madrid, he practically closed with Inter but his mother said no. He was only a minor then and so his Greek mother (father is Angolan) convinced him to stay in Salzburg.

He was then a trequartista, born in street football, aspiring freestyler on Youtube. Today, his quality of touche remains but he has become a complete player. First as an attacking winger mostly on the left side in Salzburg, then as a wide midfielder where Valentino shows he has a lot of running and physicality: 31 games in Bundesliga, 29 times playing all 90 minutes, with 3 goals and 7 assists this past season. In the national team, he made his debut in 2014 and has been there almost permanently since 2016. Today, in Austria, people consider him the brightest talent after David Alaba.

Dragon ball and social media - Out on the pitch Lazaro is very noticeable, not only for those braids that make him like his idol Ronaldinho. In the dressing room of Hertha, he is like a deejay, ranging from hip hop to rock with a selection that he assures “even older people will like it.” He has the look of California rapper with Jamaican influences. Lazaro is passionate about Dragon Ball manga, often showing it off with his football boots and cannot miss tattoos. On social media, he documents almost everything without filters: evidence of it is a live photo with Sancho (Dortmund) from the anti-doping room after a match. His family is very present and, 7 years after the first attempt, they will follow him to Milan. Where everyone will find that wiener schnitzel and maybe even winning spirit.

Source: GdS