Mehdi Benatia, AS Roma’s first recruit, was officially presented on Sunday. The former Udinese defender, who was named the best defender in Serie A in 2011, expressed his eagerness to contribute to the success of the Giallorossi and emphasized his ambition to “win” competitions with the talented young team at AS Roma.
Having participated in a few training sessions with his new team, the Moroccan international spoke positively about Rudi Garcia, the head coach of AS Roma. Benatia appreciated Garcia’s working method and noted that, even in a short time, he observed that the coach is close to the players and values hard work.
Moreover, Benatia expressed confidence that the supporters will reignite their passion for the club as positive results are achieved on the field. The Moroccan defender’s arrival at AS Roma adds experience and skill to the team, and his ambition aligns with the club’s goals for success in upcoming competitions.