Zaniolo: I sincerely apologize to the Roma fans for taking off my clothes to celebrate; I have a good relationship with Mourinho

Hupu, October 16th: Udinese forward Zaniolo accepted an exclusive interview with "Corriere dello Sport" today and talked about the many controversies with his old club Roma. The following is the second part of the interview.

Should people still believe you?

"I attach great importance to relationships now. My grandfather Centurio took me to the stadium since I was a child and watched me kick the first ball. He is my life. My father is my role model...and Tommaso, my son, everything to me. Of course he is now a Udine fan (laughing) and likes football very much. We have enrolled him in football school, and he happily goes to class every Monday and Thursday. My son often With his right foot, not his left, but he had a lot of fun. Maybe I started to love football earlier than him, kicking everything around me at the age of three. Francesca, Benedetta, Sara. Francesca is motherly love; sister Benedetta is my life."

Respond to some rumors: You left Atalanta because of a quarrel with Gasperini?

"It's completely false. We have a normal relationship and respect each other, and he is one of the strongest coaches today. I left just because I wanted more playing time and became the core of the team. At that time, Atalanta was ranked first, and there were people like Lookman, De Cattrale, and Retegui under him. Naturally, I didn't have many opportunities. Gasperini is very good, and Rognacchi has a similar professional attitude. They are all focused on work."

You didn't stay in Florence because the other party didn't want you?

"Not entirely. There was indeed a problem with the environment at that time, and I was also responsible. My performance was not good, so I accepted and understood the club's decision."

Galatasaray's teammates want you to return to Istanbul?

"It's true. I have established a good relationship with Torreira and Icardi. They are great people and top players."

Is it because you missed training because you went back to your hometown to find someone to exorcise evil spirits and wanted to get rid of the bad luck of being seriously injured?

"It's pure nonsense, I don't believe it at all. (laughs)"

Did you move out of Totti's house because you thought it was unlucky?

"It's also nonsense. Totti is my idol, legend and a symbol of Roma."

You and your old friend Gianluca Mancini no longer speak?

"Another rumour. We have a good relationship. Maybe there was a small friction on the court, but we are still good friends."

Do you regret the crazy celebration after scoring the goal against Roma in Atlanta?

"That was my catharsis for my emotions at the time, because I didn't play much during that period, and that goal was a release. Looking back now, I won't celebrate like that anymore, and I want to sincerely apologize to those Roma fans who were offended."

After the incident at Viola Park, did you apologize to the children of the Roma youth team?

"That's not necessary. That incident was seriously exaggerated, and official agencies later found out the facts."

Who are your friends in the football circle?

"Carneseki and Keane, we have known each other for more than fifteen years, and they are no longer the two late kids back then (laughing). And Luca Ranieri, we went to the same school, and later met again in Florence."

Do you know which coach you have played the most games with?

"Mourinho."

Yes, a total of 59 games.

"We have a very good relationship. He is football itself. I will occasionally contact him and he will give me some advice."

There are always opportunities in life that need to be seized.

"This is my journey so far."