Charles De Ketelaere, strong sensation
After a failed stint at AC Milan, Charles De Ketelaere is flourishing in the Atalanta jersey. Under the orders of Gian Piero Gasperini, the 23-year-old Belgian has regained his football and confidence, even if he is still struggling to establish himself in the selection.
More than 35 million euros is the sum that Paolo Maldini, sporting director of AC Milan at that time, managed to negotiate with Club Bruges to afford the services of Charles De Ketelaere. The young promise then came out of a full season, including an XXL performance against PSG in the Champions League, and Belgium thought it had found its new little prince. Nothing went as planned for the long-line attacking midfielder in Lombardy, despite the confidence of his coach Stefano Pioli: 35 matches, 0 goals, 1 assist.
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When you arrive in a new place, there is a lot to do. You have to adapt to the country, the game system, the
language
he explained to provide some extenuating circumstances.
But of course, if it didn't work out in Milan, it's also partly my fault. It wasn't the season I expected, but I don't regret it.
» The morning rain did not stop the pilgrim and CDK found his football about fifty kilometers from Milan, in Bergamo, where he had been loaned for a season before Atalanta decided to exercise the option of purchase of 22 million euros this summer. What a great idea.…
Pair Hugo Geraldo for SOFOOT.com
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