2023-09-19 03:47:55
And two that make a pair. OGC Nice will play this season with, as first and second goalkeeper, two former Paris Saint-Germain goalkeepers. The Aiglons, who came to the Parc des Princes to beat the capital club on Friday (2-3) with Marcin Bułka in goal, have just formalized the signing of the Italian Salvatore Sirigu (36 years old), for a period which was not specified.
The former Parisian, the first goalkeeper of the QSI era (2011-2017), had already been training in Nice for two weeks. The trial period was therefore conclusive. “For 2 weeks, Salvatore has shown us his humility, his sense of collective and his determination to join OGC Nice,” commented Nice sports director Florian Ghisolfi in a communiqué published on the club website. He has recovered well from his injury (a ruptured Achilles tendon for which he underwent surgery in April, editor’s note). He will occupy the role of number 2, to bring his experience and support Marcin Bułka and Teddy Boulhendi in their progress. It’s a satisfaction to welcome him to a club that will fit him like a glove. »
The Italian international (28 caps), winner of Euro 2021 alongside Gianluigi Donnarumma, numerically replaces the Dane Kasper Schmeichel in the squad, who terminated his contract just one season after arriving from Leicester. He was already with the group on Friday, for the trip to their old stadium at the Parc des Princes.
“It was very important for me to support my teammates as quickly as possible,” he explained, still on the OGCN website. I have often encountered OGC Nice as an opponent, I know how much fervor there can be here. I am proud to join the club and I want to help it achieve great goals. It started with a big match against Paris (Editor’s note: Nice 3-2 victory on the 5th day) and I wanted to be with the group. Nice has big ambitions, me too. We are made to work well together. »
#Football #Salvatore #Sirigu #PSG #goalkeeper #signs #Nice