Former Udinese star Gaetano D’Agostino reveals he was ’99.’9%’ a Actual Madrid participant in 2009, however he was involved by the compulsory ball juggle throughout his unveiling.
The previous Italy worldwide was on the verge of becoming a member of Actual Madrid from Udinese in 2009.
The ex-midfielder was informed that he had a “99.9%” probability to hitch the Merengues.
Ex-Serie A star reveals why he was involved about Actual Madrid switch
“My largest concern was the disclosing,” he
“I needed to juggle the ball in entrance of 30,000 folks. What if I dropped it? I wasn’t eager about Actual Madrid—I used to be solely eager about the disclosing as a result of my thoughts was fully overwhelmed.
“I known as my spouse to inform her to pack the luggage. She requested, ‘Why?’ And I stated, ‘I don’t know, simply pack them. We’ve to go away.’
Throughout his profession, D’Agostino performed for a number of top-flight Italian golf equipment, together with Roma, Bari, Messina, Udinese, Fiorentina, Siena and Pescara.
The previous midfielder made 237 Serie A appearances, scoring 28 objectives.
D’Agostino represented Italy throughout numerous age ranges on the worldwide stage, from the Azzurri U16 to the senior squad. He earned 5 caps for the senior squad, making his debut in 2009 beneath Marcello Lippi.
D’Agostino retired in 2016 after one season at Lupa Roma in Serie C, Italy’s third division.
He has turn into a coach, however he’s been with out a membership since 2022 after being sacked by Serie C membership Vibonese.