Sebastian Giovinco looks forward to Andrea Pirlo joining the MLS: 'I hope he plays against us.'
The 28-year-old has impressed for Toronto FC since his transfer from Juventus, and as reports keep mounting of his former teammate's move to the states, he looks forward to being reunited.
“He [Pirlo] messaged me, but not from New York,” Giovinco told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “Some time ago he asked me how things were going for me.
“I told him it was a nice experience, something worth trying.
Sebastian Giovinco looks forward to Andrea Pirlo joining the MLS: 'I hope he plays against us.'
The 28-year-old has impressed for Toronto FC since his transfer from Juventus, and as reports keep mounting of his former teammate's move to the states, he looks forward to being reunited.
“He [Pirlo] messaged me, but not from New York,” Giovinco told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “Some time ago he asked me how things were going for me.
“I told him it was a nice experience, something worth trying.
“I don't think I was the one who convinced him. I hope to see him playing against us.
“The level of football here is not comparable to the European one.
“But I'm convinced it can turn into an increasingly important championship over the years.
“There's less quality and tactical discipline. But in terms of their organisation, Toronto are at a level with the great clubs in Italy, though Juventus are a historical team.”
The Atomic Ant then discussed his possible future with the Azzurri.
“I heard [Coach Antonio] Conte twice since moving here. Once right after I'd signed, and on the second he asked me how things were going.
“But it's not up to me to say whether I can return to the Azzurri.
“Results will play a part in it, so I have to keep doing what I'm doing.
“But I knew that losing the Azzurri shirt was a possibility.
“Unfortunately playing abroad doesn't help, but if you do really well, they notice you sooner or later.
“I don't think it's a problem of distance. Maybe it has to do with the quality of this championship.
“My future? I only just arrived and I'm enjoying the positive moment.
“Life is good, football here is not like in Italy. Here it's just a sport.”