He has already settled in, despite having arrived at the end of November. Contract until June 30th. We are talking about midfielder Lamine Fofana. Born in 1998, originally from the Ivory Coast, he established himself in the Lega Pro with the shirts of Carpi, Fermana, Messina, Triestina and Arzignano, collecting 259 appearances, enriched by 10 goals and 14 assists. He is the extra man in this Reggina.
Interviewed on the telephone, he preferred to remain with his feet on the ground: «Let’s not get excited, the journey is still long. Our goal is to prepare for the matches with attention to every detail and to do this we will have to work hard throughout the week. The first round ended in a virtuous manner with five consecutive successes and without conceding a goal, confirming that we are on the right path. At the restart it will be forbidden to make false steps, we cannot afford it.”
Why did you decide to move down a category?
«For the club’s coat of arms. If another D-series team had approached me, I wouldn’t have accepted. Mister Torrisi wanted me very much and already wanted to take me to Trapani. But I refused to go to Sicily, I had many offers and therefore decided to look elsewhere. In addition to the technician, director Bonanno also called me. We discussed it, I was released and I signed immediately. Luckily I found a healthy environment in Reggio.”
Is the new module suitable for you?
«I have almost always played with 4-2-3-1. With the two-man midfield I feel comfortable. Regardless of the tactical structure, what matters is bringing home the result, we pay attention to the substance and in the month of May we will take stock.”
Does the attachment to the summit seem within reach?
«It will depend on us. We live from day to day without looking too far ahead. We are already thinking about the match against Favara, we will have to make up for the defeat in the first leg.”
Nissa, Savoy and Igea Virtus: who do you fear most?
«We respect our rivals, but we don’t fear them. Perhaps the Nissa seems to have something more than the other two.”
What is your relationship with your classmates?
«Excellent, they welcomed me with enthusiasm and not just them. I’m referring to the fans, who are exceptional. In Lamezia they were numerous. The Curva Sud has never abandoned us and even in the difficult period it remained close to the team.”
Will it renew in June?
«I’m interested in the present. It’s clear that I would like to stay, but for now my contract takes a back seat. I dream of wearing the amaranth jersey also in the Lega Pro, a category suited to the prestige of the place.”
When will he score the first goal? «Who knows. I’ll try with Favara.”
