Samuele Ricci is a new reinforcement of Torino. Now there is also the official release of one of the most talented young midfielders on the Italian scene. The most important clubs in the league had laid their eyes on him, but the fastest and most convincing was the one in Cairo. The class of 2001, who has just returned from his first call with Roberto Mancini’s national team, was already in town yesterday for medical examinations and this morning he signed the contract which should include a 4-year relationship with an option for the next one.
Tomorrow his new adventure will begin at Filadelfia, ready to carve out a space already in the away match in Udine when the championship resumes. “Turin is pleased to announce that it has acquired from Empoli – the club note – on a temporary basis, with the obligation of definitive transfer upon the occurrence of certain conditions, the right to Samuele Ricci’s sports performances”. It is the most expensive investment by the grenade in respect of such a young player: it cost 10 million between onerous loan, redemption obligation and bonus. «I chose Toro because it is a historic square – the first words of Ricci in grenade, who confirmed the number 28 jersey to commemorate his father’s birthday -, it is the right environment to grow. Juric? I expect a very tough and severe coach, but for a young player it’s the best thing: I came here for that too. I thank Empoli, but sooner or later this moment would come. I want to do something great ».