Pirlo: “I did not choose New York for money. The National? Earl decides “- The Messenger

“I have a great desire to start this new experience. I’m not here for the money. ” These are the words of Andrea Pirlo in the press conference presenting with New York City Fc . “I know New York as a tourist and I am fine, although there is always something new to discover. I hope I can play now, but we see day after day, “said the former player of the Juventus answering in Italian to reporters’ questions. Pirlo could make his debut with the new shirt on Sunday against the Orlando City Kaka . “Now we need to find only the best condition to start playing, but there is every chance to do something important,” he explained, before ruling firmly to have said yes to the New York an economic issue. “I’m here to play football, the money has never been a problem – he underlined -. Football is one thing and the money is another. Luckily I did not need money to play football, then everyone can say what he wants. “

” I’m not here for sightseeing or advertising – said Pirlo – In my career I’ve never been one that goes in the magazines are not the type to cover. I’m here to play football that is the most important thing for me, then if you can help the ‘ MLS to grow so be it. It is a league growing and definitely not low-level, with a physical game and so many good players. The level is rising much and we hope to grow further. I know that here is a very large Italian community, I am happy and I hope to be in a lot to the stadium to see me. Surely we’ll have fun. ” Then, on the objectives of the team Big Apple : “The championship is still long. It served a transitional period because this is a new team started from zero. Now we must turn the page and reach the playoffs, I am sure that with the daily work we will achieve the goals. “

Andrew Pirlo has yet to go to Euro next year with the national team, despite the “transmigration” in the MLS : “I spoke with count and told him of the decision I had in mind. We are on good terms, then he will decide whether or not to summon me, as always depend on the field. ” “These first days are very important: this is a new experience and there is a great desire to play and to do well. There are all prerequisites for ensuring that arises something very positive, “said the former Juventus.