Szczesny: 'I learned more at Roma...'

By Football Italia staff

Wojciech Szczesny admits he “learned more in four months under Luciano Spalletti than 10 years in England.”

The Roma goalkeeper is on loan from Arsenal, so saw Rudi Garcia sacked in January to make way for ex-Zenit Coach Spalletti.

“I know where I will be playing next season, but I won’t tell,” Szczesny told Il Tempo newspaper.

“If I stay at Roma, it’ll be the opportunity to grow and improve even more. If I return to Arsenal, I’ll make use of my experience.

“I learned more in four months under Spalletti than in 10 years in England. He puts a lot of importance on playing the ball to feet. One day we trained for over 45 minutes just on goal kicks.

“I really get on with goalkeeping coach Nanni too, as he is a great professional and I never get bored.

“We’ve got a strong friendship. If I have made steps forward in my career, it is thanks to him.”

There are reports Roma will be allowed to renew the Szczesny loan for one more year if they pay all of his €3m wages.

The Polish goalkeeper had strong words for Roma captain Francesco Totti.

“If there is a God of football, then Totti comes pretty close.”

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