I am not very tall but I am intelligent as a soccer player.
I can confidently say that I significantly contributed in making unprecedented history at TFC.
I certainly don't miss Italy, as I am happy in Canada and have no intention of returning.
Having a good defensive line allows you to play better because it's less stressful in terms of defending.
I want to be the best. If you score, if you assist, if you win, you are the best.
Toronto has been home to me and my family for almost 5 years. I arrived here from Italy in January 2015 and immediately felt something special.
I got my ball-handling skills naturally. I know I can get better, and I will get better, but it's something I was born with.
Every goal for me is beautiful.
I have a very strong personality.
Off the pitch, I'm a little bit reserved, but I'm always smiling.
I can speak English on the field but it's difficult with media.
I don't really care if I'm the face or the image of MLS or not.
Everyone looks at MLS in a different way, of course. Because of the players coming in, it's a better league than before, of course. Everyone can see that there is potential to improve.
It's true, in the past there was interest from Barcelona, but I'd have been a ball boy there.
Since I left Juventus, which remains the strongest team in Italy, I never thought about playing for another Italian club. I'm just not thinking about it.
I'd like to thank the fans and my teammates for four special years playing for Toronto FC.
Through hard work, passion and determination my teammates and I transformed TFC and made it one of the best clubs in MLS and in North America.
My motivation is like it is always, try to be the best and try to win, that is part of my character.
My first idea before coming to TFC was to change my life.
I just wanted to change my life. I wanted to change everything. The first team that called me was Toronto FC. It was a quick choice.
