Lorenzo Insigne is back where he belongs. The Italian international has landed in Genoa, and GoalZaza can confirm that the paperwork is ready for his...
Lorenzo Insigne is back where he belongs. The Italian international has landed in Genoa, and GoalZaza can confirm that the paperwork is ready for his move to Sampdoria. After a complicated spell in Major League Football across the Atlantic, the little magician returns to Serie A with a point to prove. This is a deal that speaks volumes about Sampdoria's ambition and about Insigne's hunger. Let us be honest here. The MLS adventure never quite caught fire the way he or the Toronto fans hoped. But this is a player who won a European Championship. This is a player who tormented defences for Napoli with his trademark cut inside and that curling finish into the far corner. The blucerchiati faithful should be licking their lips. Why Because when Insigne is fit and firing, he offers something precious. He offers tactical flexibility. He can drift from the left, play off a striker, or drop into the pockets of space that a low block leaves open. Of course, the question marks hang over his physical condition. The pace of Italian football is relentless. It is not the slower, transitional play he grew accustomed to in North America. He will be hunted. He will be kicked. But if Andrea Pirlo can find the right formula, if he can keep Insigne involved in the final third without asking him to track back for ninety minutes, this could be a masterstroke. Sampdoria needed a spark. They needed a name to get the crowd back on side after a tough campaign. In Insigne, they have a man who thrives on the big stage. Let us not ignore the contractual side either. GoalZaza understands the deal is structured cleverly, protecting the club if the magic fades but rewarding the player if he rediscovers his best form. It is a low risk, high reward gamble. For a neutral, this is fantastic news. Serie A needs its stars, its personalities, its players who make you sit up straight on the sofa. Insigne is that man. Now the real work begins. Squeaky bum time for the defenders of Serie B hopefuls. They know what is coming. A step over, a shimmy, and a rocket into the top bins. Welcome home, Lorenzo.
