“I’m not one of those who offers himself, the teams should call me”

Radja Nainggolanwho stood in Cagliari before shining on Rome (2013-18), is now, at age 35, a free agent after serving this last season in SPAL but in an interview with ‘Corriere dello Sport’ he recalled his past in the Roman team with nostalgia and talked about José Mourinho, the current coach of the Italian team, as well as the arrival of his friend Lukaku in the team . Also about the future he holds.

“I’m still strong, but unfortunately clubs look too much at age, which for me is just a number. I’m fine. The day I can’t run like I used to anymore, I’ll quit. I’m still feeling it. strong, it is not the Time to end my career”, said the former Belgium international.

“Do I want to go back to Italy? Yes, but I cost too much for these teams. I can still give a lot to a big team. Not just on the pitch.” “Because of the man that I am and my values, I am sure that I could be important for the group, even for the youngsters. But I am not one of those who offer, it is the teams that have to choose me,” he said confidently.

Nainggolan doesn’t like Roma in recent years: “Since I left Roma I always see the team dancing between fifth and seventh place, and that makes me feel bad. In fact, it removes the poison inside me when I went. out onto the pitch with this shirt. For me it is still a team that should always be in the top four. I say now, I’ll say tomorrow and even ten years from now. Hopefully with a striker who scores 20 goal in a season that will happen.” .

Asked if that man would be Lukaku, he answered: “Today it is yes, and I tell you that I am very happy that he is in Rome. So we also share – at different times – the Giallorossa shirt . This has been an important blow for him club. He has the winning mentality of a professional. I know him very well, he’s a decent guy who gives everything for the team and doesn’t create problems.” “If he feels loved, he always gives a plus. Mourinho could not have chosen better.”