Nicolò Zaniolo: "I was wrong in the summer, my dream was the national team
August 9, 2026 ·
Nicolò Zaniolo, Udinese player, expressed his feelings after receiving the MVP award at the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup, as well as his hopes of being able to play for the Italian national team.
Nicolò Zaniolo: "I was wrong in the summer, my dream was the national team
According to Tuttomercatoweb.
Background
Nicolò Zaniolo, who currently plays for Udinese, previously experienced a difficult time last summer. With his experience and desire to defend the Italian national team, he is committed to learning from his mistakes and contributing better on the pitch, both for club and country.
Why this is important
The MVP award received by Nicolò Zaniolo at the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup shows his continued development as a key player at Udinese. With good performance, Zaniolo has the potential to attract the attention of the Italian national team coach, especially ahead of the upcoming international competition. This also reflects Zaniolo's hope to correct past mistakes and return to his best performance.
Main Points
- Nicolò Zaniolo: "I was wrong in the summer, my dream was the national team.
- Nicolò Zaniolo, Udinese player, expressed his feelings after receiving the MVP award at the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup, as well as his hopes of being able to play for the Italian national team.
- Udinese, Zaniolo: "Fatte manfrine in estate, ho sbagliato. Sogno la Nazionale".
Nicolò Zaniolo, Udinese player, was recently named the best player (MVP) in the friendly tournament Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup which was attended by Udinese, Nottingham Forest and Barcelona. On this occasion, Zaniolo spoke to the media and expressed his views on several things, including training and his dream of joining the Italian national team.
"Every training is very important, not just the ones on match day. We have to give our best all week. "If we can be more concrete, sharp and clever in our game, I'm sure we can perform much better than last year," said Zaniolo.
Referring to the support given by the fans, Zaniolo was happy with their reception. "I feel like at home here. Last summer, there were several problems that occurred, both from me and from other parties. I realize I've made mistakes, but I believe every experience, good or bad, makes us stronger. I treat this situation like an injury. "When I'm injured, I always try to come back better," he added.
Zaniolo also expressed his gratitude for the support given by the fans, and was committed to returning that support on the pitch. "I hear the cheers from the fans and I will try hard to create a stronger bond with them than last year."
Regarding his dream of playing for the Italian national team, Zaniolo did not hide his hopes. "I have never hidden that playing for the national team is one of my biggest goals. However, the decision is in the coach's hands, whether it is good or bad, I will respect it. "I will try to be ready and hope to be able to help the national team," he said.
When asked if he had spoken to coach Roberto Mancini, Zaniolo replied: "No, I haven't communicated with him at the moment, but I have great respect and love for Mancini, he is the person who started my career in football, and he knows that."
With improving performances and strong ambition, Zaniolo hopes to make more contributions to Udinese and perhaps one day represent Italy on the international stage.
Zaniolo, who previously played at AS Roma, now looks at his future at Udinese with optimism. From his performance in this tournament, he showed that he is ready to rebuild his career and achieve his dream of playing at the highest level, both at club and in the national team.
What happened next
Zaniolo is expected to continue to show solid performance in Serie A, which could open up the opportunity to be called up to the Italian national team. If he can maintain consistency in his performances, it is not impossible that he will be part of the Italian squad in the upcoming tournament. Apart from that, the support from fans at Udinese will be additional motivation for Zaniolo to fight harder.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup tournament?
Nicolò Zaniolo was named the best player (MVP) in the friendly tournament which was attended by Udinese, Nottingham Forest and Barcelona.
Who confirmed the error that occurred last summer?
Nicolò Zaniolo revealed that he realized he had made a mistake, both himself and others.
Why is Zaniolo talking about mistakes in the summer?
Zaniolo said that good or bad experiences make a person stronger and he wants to learn from the situation.
What changes does Zaniolo want to make to the team's play?
Zaniolo hopes the team can be more concrete, sharp and clever in their game to perform better than last year.
What are Zaniolo's dreams regarding his football career?
Zaniolo expressed his hope to play for the Italian national team.