"I'm happy to be here and I can't wait to get started with the official matches." This is how Demi Akarakiri , Cagliari's new signing, introduced himself in an interview with the Rossoblu club's media channels.
The young English midfielder, born in 2007, explains what convinced him to accept this new adventure on the island: "When the opportunity to come here to Cagliari arose, I jumped at it immediately. My agent is Sardinian; he told me about the people in Sardinia, the atmosphere, the warm climate, the team. It helped me better understand the place I was coming to."
And then Pisacane: "I spoke to the coach, he's helping me settle in. He explained to me the type of player he appreciates, the position he wants me to play in. On the pitch, he's very demanding, he tells me what he wants from me. He'll help me grow."
As for the impact, the midfielder explains, "The group welcomed me very well. I'm thinking of Obert: he was available right away, it's easier when there are people who speak the same language as you. These first few weeks have gone really well. Deiola, our captain, welcomed me very well, he helped me settle into the team, even on the pitch: he's very present, communicative, and demanding. I understand what he wants from me, and that helps me adapt, to make the leap from youth football to the first team."
Football in Italy: "I've only just arrived, but what I noticed right away is that football here is much more organized and tactical . For example, there's a lot of focus on set pieces. English football is starting to get that way too, but in my opinion, in Italy they're even more focused on these aspects. For me, the biggest challenge will be adapting to the style of play, the differences in the way they play, as well as having to quickly learn Italian to communicate with my teammates."
Finally, his role models: "I'm a very passionate footballer, especially when I get into the swing of things. I think this will show on the pitch. . I think he's the player who most inspires me. Some have said we have some similarities."
