Former Chelsea fullback Zappacosta: I am proud to be back with Atalanta | OneFootball

Former Chelsea fullback Davide Zappacosta is delighted to have returned to Atalanta.

Zappacosta has signed permanently with La Dea this week.

“Let's just say my adventure began with Atalanta, they launched me in football and I am proud to be back here as a grown man, but still with the memories of when I was in school," said Zappacosta on the official club website.

“I am now back here aged 29 with a lot more experience behind me and I hope that I can pass that on to my teammates."

He also recalled: “My first season with Atalanta was pretty difficult, as we were fighting for Serie A survival. Now I find Atalanta have grown so much, from the club to the squad and even the training ground. They deserved all of this.

“I still got goosebumps when I saw the youth sector where I was living and think back to all the sacrifices I made to get here. Atalanta gave me my Serie A debut and I was always so glad to see them play in the Champions League."