Inter Milan veteran Francesco Acerbi heaps praise on his new Nerazzurri teammate Davide Frattesi.
The 23-year-old joined the Nerazzurri from Sassuolo earlier this month on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
He was a stalwart at the Mapei Stadium in the last couple of seasons, cementing himself as one of the best box-to-box midfielders in Serie A.
For his part, Acerbi joined Inter last summer from Lazio, also on an initial loan transfer. Following a solid first campaign, the club decided to exercise the option to buy the defender.
The 35-year-old was already a veteran when a teenage Frattesi first joined Sassuolo in 2017. But he still recalls the player from their brief time together at the Emilian club.
“I still remember him from Sassuolo, he’s a very good player,” said Acerbi in an interview with Inter TV via FcInterNews. “He’s both a hardworking and humble person.”
Inter Milan Defender Francesco Acerbi Showers His New Teammate Davide Frattesi With Praise
The former Lazio centre-back also discussed the first days of the club’s pre-season. The veteran was on the pitch during the second half of Inter’s 10-o friendly victory over Pergolettese on Friday.
“It’s always nice and fun to start over and reunited with your teammates. Last season we did very well in the last two months, in all competitions.
“The group bonded in the decisive matches and we have to start from that. We must always help one another. The most important thing is always the group.
“My personal goal is to improve and give my all, knowing that last season went well. But now I have to start over with new stimuli and new motivations.
“Always looking forward and never back, always giving something extra. We’ll grow together.”
