Giuseppe Bellusci has accused Leeds United of using their Italian contingent as scapegoats after reflecting on his “difficult” time at Elland Road.
Bellusci was one of many players arriving at Leeds from Serie A and Serie B as part of Massimo Cellino’s first recruitment drive two summers ago, but the defender has since joined Empoli on a season-long loan and made it clear he would not return to England.
Giuseppe Bellusci has accused Leeds United of using their Italian contingent as scapegoats after reflecting on his “difficult” time at Elland Road.
Bellusci was one of many players arriving at Leeds from Serie A and Serie B as part of Massimo Cellino’s first recruitment drive two summers ago, but the defender has since joined Empoli on a season-long loan and made it clear he would not return to England.
“In recent years, I’ve found things more difficult on human and technical level in the squads I’ve played for,” he told reporters via ItaSportPress.
“I missed the feeling of wellness in a team. and that’s what Empoli have given me.
“I’m a hard-worker, but if there’s room for a smile or a joke, I won’t pass it up.
“It was difficult in England. [Leeds] are a historical club and the fans are incredible, but they magnify things.
“Did we pay for the fact that we were foreigners? I wouldn’t say so but that’s what transpired.
“I don’t do controversy, but when there were troubles, it always ended up as us Italians in the middle.”