Lapadula’s lawyer assures that the forward “never said he did not want to play”

The future of Gianluca Lapadula is once again unknown, after the surprising news revealed by Fabio Caserta, Benevento coach. Hours before the match against Monza, on date 18 of Serie B in Italy, the coach explained that the Italian-Peruvian striker told him that he no longer wants to continue playing for the club and that is why he did not summon him.

The information generated a lot of tension and, because of this, hours later, the ‘Bambino’ lawyer, Paolo Rodella, also decided to make a public statement and categorically denied the DT’s version.

“With reference to the statements made today by Mr. Fabio Caserta, according to which Gianluca Lapadula allegedly wanted to leave Benevento and did not want to play against Monza, we intend to specify the following. The possibility of a separation from Benevento had already been seriously considered last summer and the club has never shied away from this eventuality, but has always shown interest and availability. Finally, it was decided to postpone any decision until the reopening of the winter market. It is therefore probable, in light of his statements today, that Mr.Caserta has not been informed of this circumstance.“Said the footballer’s spokesman.

In the same way, the lawyer stressed that the forward has always shown commitment to the colors of the institution. “The 10 goals so far in the championship say everything about Lapadula’s professionalism, performance and attachment. My client absolutely denies that he has told anyone that he does not want to play against Monza”, Added Paolo Rodella.

Finally, the lawyer revealed the reaction of the footballer when he learned that he was not summoned. “Lapadula wants to honor Benevento’s shirt until the last day of his stay, which is why he received this news with astonishment and bewilderment. He had that same feeling when he learned that the club will initiate a sanctioning procedure against him and, obviously, now he will seek to assert his reasons”, Sentenced the mediator.

How many goals has Lapadula scored in the season?

Gianluca Lapadula has an outstanding season with Benevento in Serie B in Italy and has one of his most fruitful campaigns on offense. After playing 15 games in the promotion tournament, the forward adds 10 goals and four qualifications to his teammates, surpassing what was done in Serie A last year, with the same team (eight goals and two assists).