The press conference of Mattia Compagnon

Venezia FC is ready to take the field in Pescara for the third matchday of Serie BKT 25/26; the fixture is set for Saturday, September 13 at 15:00 at the Stadio Adriatico. Mattia Compagnon takes stock of the situation two days before the match and shares his first impressions as an arancioneroverde player.

Mattia Compagnon, Venezia FC midfielder
“Taking the decision to come to Venice was easy. From the very first days of the transfer window I immediately felt the strong interest of the club and the trust of the Director, and I accepted without thinking twice. My first impressions with the team are very positive; right away I noticed the great professionalism of the staff, and I train in a state-of-the-art facility. The fans are incredible, seeing them cheer at the Penzo is a unique emotion.

This year will be an intense season. Serie B is always a very competitive league where no team can be underestimated. In these first matches I’ve made myself available to the coach, trying to give 100% in training so that I can earn the big opportunity to officially make my debut in the arancioneroverde shirt.

I can play both as a winger and as a second striker. I like to take on defenders one-on-one and try to beat them to create a numerical advantage in attack. In last Friday’s friendly in Vienna, I played in a more advanced position, closer to goal, and that’s also a role in which I can be useful to the team.

In training, Stroppa works a lot on the tactical side, and over these weeks I’ve been learning a lot about his style of play. In recent years I’ve adapted myself a lot to the strategic choices of the coaches; I’m used to putting myself completely at the service of whoever leads the team, in order to give my best once on the pitch.

I grew up in Juventus’ youth academy. It was an important period for me to grow both personally and as a footballer. I have wonderful memories of those years, especially the six months spent with Cristiano Ronaldo, my idol since childhood.”