Aleandro Rosi - "I would stay at Roma for life

Aleandro Rosi was interviewed by Corriere dello Sport. Here is an excerpt of his interview:

In 2006, Spalletti said: "In two years, you will see who is Rosi". We're in 2011. Who is Rosi?
"A guy who is committed, aware of the qualities he has, and which aims to become a great player."

Chievo, Livorno, Siena.
"In Verona it was a difficult year. It was the first time that I walked away from home, Iachini had not treated me well, let's say it was a period for building character. Livorno was rather decisive. Acora used me as a fullback, where I had already played with Spalletti. We won promotion from B. Finally came the Series A in Siena: with Malesani and Sella, who I already knew, I had a good season. "

Then return to Rome.
"But it was tough here too. I was not serene, it was my fault, and because Ranieri did not give me peace of mind. In addition, the environment did not believe in me. I saw darkness around me. "

Spitting at Lavezzi was born under this psychological context?
"Yes. In fact I take this opportunity to apologize to everyone. It 'was a bad act of which I have repented. It will not happen again. "

Since the summer, from that missed chipped penalty in a friendly, everything has changed: we see another Rosi.
"I grew so much in recent months. Growing up as a man. I would be willing to make a war for the charge that I have inside. "

You are now a starter. Surprised?
"Well, I do not know. In retreat, I knew I could play my cards, because there was a project for young people. And Luis Enrique is a coach who fields who deserves to play. I owe to him a lot, he always gives me the right advice and for him I would enter the field without a leg. "

The results are obvios: for the first time we felt the lack of your presence when you got hurt.
"Obviously I'm pleased. I am so happy to hear the applause of the fans and the praise of the newspapers. But I have always believed that sooner or later I would have made it. "

You never gave up for a moment?
"Never. I thought to work harder and improve my behavior. I am now a lifetime athlete. "

Imitating what model?
"Maicon. In my role, he is the best. On the other hand, when I was younger I liked Cristiano Ronaldo. Those were the days when I played further up. "

About models, has it caused a bit of envy to grow in the shadow of Totti and De Rossi?
"Absolutely not. Do not compare me to them, they are the history of Rome. "

Totti is the captain of today, De Rossi is the captain of tomorrow, Rosi the captain of the day after?
"Maybe. For me to play in Rome is a dream. If it were up to me, I would be here for life. Even if Barcelona or Chelsea calls me, I would always put Roma ahead. "

Yet you started with the shirt of Lazio.
"I was nine years old, Roma was not taking the children of that age. But it wasn't bad, I was not the only Romanista in that dressing room, we were all giallorossi ... Then when I turned 11, Bruno Conti came to my home and asked if I wanted to switch. How could I say no? "

Would you wear those colors even if the circumstances so require?
"No, never. I could not go to Lazio. "

Among Roma's squad, you are the one that earns the least: 250,000 euros net. Is that fair?
"I'm good now. Money is not everything in life. "

Will Rosi still be in Rome when the project will be successful?
"I hope so. And I hope to be stronger than now. "

Where were you June 17, 2001, the day we won the league?
"I was a ball boy at the Olimpico, for Roma-Parma. I was 14 years old. I remember the captain's embrace after the goal. "

The captain is now your captain.
"The first time I trained with Francesco I thought, what am I doing here? Now he is a friend and a reference point. "

Does friendship exist in Calcio?
"Of course. I have a brother in the locker room: Stefano ".

What dreams for his future?
"In football or in life?"

Let's start with football.
"Winning. A championship as a player in Rome would be incredible ".

And in life?
"A family. In ten years, however. Now I love only one woman. "

Rome?
"No, my mother Anna. She brought me into the world, she chose my name. "

I'm happy for the lad.He has been one of our best players this season, proving a lot of us wrong * Me mostly * I've being mostly impressed with his work rate,the guy never gives up fights for every ball.. I hope he continues to do well...If we do end up getting Isla it will be good to know that we have a pretty decent backup in Rosi..

Another prime example of how Roma has such an attactment to players.

Yup, and that's great to see. Very humble.

I have to say this guy proved me wrong. I, like many for that matter, had cast my doubts over him this summer. I didn't want him out at all costs, but was skeptical as to what he could really offer this team. I said that he stalled in his growth, which remains in part true, but this year he's stepped it up a notch. He still remains prone to the occasional defensive mistake (but he's not the only one), which is normal. But he has put in so much effort and Luis Enrique's faith in him has really positively affected his game. I'm very glad that he wasn't shipped out this summer because we would have been in huge trouble if he was. All that being said, he's got to keep up the hard work and then who knows, maybe we'll be shopping around for his backup next summer rather than a starter.