Special feelings and unforgettable memories, a few hours before a game that is like no other for Matteo Darmian. Milan-Torino will be something else for the Manchester United defender, as he's worn both teams' jerseys. If the Italian left back is playing in Premier League, he hasn't forgotten about Serie A: "This game is like a movie of my life, the club where I grew and the one that made me do the quality leap" has he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"I was 10, playing for Carcor at Rescaldina: after a few tests, I got the message Milan acquired me. I arrived there as a child and left at 19 after I learned a lot of things. Back in these days the team was really strong, playing with those champions gave me the strength to get to the high level. I don't have regrets, I made my choice and so did the club. Gattuso? You could already tell at that time he had the charism and the will to be a good coach, he's showing he has some good ideas".
Four unforgettable years at Torino: "We've all grown together at Toro, from Serie B to the conquest of an European spot with a lot of fantastic people. The nicest memory? Playing at San Mamès, we were the first Italian team to win there. Then the win during the derby, a match that has become a symbol of these four years".
About the Nazionale and a return in Italy: "Playing with the national team is one of my objectives, Mancini hasn't called me yet but I hope he will. Serie A? I have to say I miss it, I know i'm in one of the best clubs in the world and I'm proud of it, but I miss Italy. I love my country".
