“Salvation? We have the means to do something better “The Senegalese striker says:” If I’m here, it’s thanks to President Giulini ”
CAGLIARI. Cheerful, determined, happy with the new adventure that he began to live yesterday. Keita Baldè (wearing jersey number 9 on his shoulders) has been in Cagliari for months so he quickly joined the group. «I’ve always liked Sardinia, I’m already in love with this place. I used to come here often on vacation and now I will live there for work – the words of the Senegalese striker -. My wife is Italian and my family are delighted with the choice ».
Keita was Cagliari’s last signing in chronological order. The deal came a few hours before the market closed. A surprise name, on which the patron Giulini worked in silence. «An important adventure on a personal and professional level is beginning – underlines the player with a smile on his face -, I am happy for this new challenge and I want to prove my worth on the pitch. Words count for little, what I will be able to do is fundamental ».
The striker tells how the negotiations that led him to wear the rossoblù jersey have matured. «The words spoken by President Tommaso Giulini convinced me. His interest was so strong that it immediately made me happy. I immediately understood that he cared, this will be a stimulus for me more. When a person proves that he has faith in you, you have a duty to pay him back with facts. That’s what I’ll try to do. “
Keita describes himself as follows: «I am a fast player and I like dribbling, aiming at the opponent. I am fast and in the restarts I can do badly. Of course I will always have to help the team rise by holding the ball. In the last few years I have changed a few positions, but I started as an attacking winger. Anyway, up front, I can play in all positions. The coach will decide and I will adapt ».
Senegal has a special place in his heart. «Being the first Senegalese in the history of Cagliari is important to me. I will wave our flag here too, but I will bring that of Cagliari to my country. maybe there will be compatriots who will cheer for us from now on. I’m sure this will happen ».
Keita is an ambitious player. He wore important shirts in Italy: Inter, Lazio, Sampdoria. His ideas are very clear. I know the Serie A championship very well and how difficult it is – concludes the Senegalese striker -. I think Cagliari deserves more than salvation, they have the technical means to improve. We will not have to settle and always try to do the best we can. It would be wonderful if it were possible to achieve objectives that are currently considered impossible ». (r.m.)