Torino star Samuele Ricci has admitted he is flattered by the reports linking he with Premier League giants Manchester City and says he studies videos from midfielder Rodri.
Reports in Italy claim the English champions have set their sights on the 23-year-old since losing Rodri to a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Ricci is a full Italy international, having made his debut in 2022 and joined Torino in the same year. He has drawn stylistic comparisons with Azzurri great Andrea Pirlo and is said to be interesting from other European giants.
Speaking about rumors of City being interested, he said RAI Sports: “It’s very nice, of course, but now I’ve learned to understand football a bit. When things are going well, you’re linked with these big clubs and it’s rewarding because it means you’re on the right track.
“I’ve trained a lot turning my head to check what’s behind me, as that can make a difference. Sometimes you have to look more than twice, Luciano Spalletti taught me that too. My coach sends me videos to study, many of them are from Rodri You can see the importance of the little things.
“I still have to improve in so many small things, like my positioning. (Torino coach Paolo) Vanoli sends me so many videos. The Toro fans deserve more, as it is a club with an immense history and with all right their followers demand them.
The importance of Rodri city He has been in the spotlight since suffering his ACL injury against Arsenal, with some reports claiming the club are considering adding a new midfielder to Pep Guardiola’s squad in January.
Real Sociedad and Spain star Martin Zubimendi, who was a Liverpool target all summer, has distanced himself from rumors of a move to the Etihad Stadium.
