Mattia Zaccagni Reveals Special Rapport With Juventus Icon: “He Messaged Me After My Goal”

The Laziali

·21 de febrero de 2025

Mattia Zaccagni Reveals Special Rapport With Juventus Icon: “He Messaged Me After My Goal”

Lazio captain Mattia Zaccagni discussed his special relationship with legendary Juventus striker Alessandro Del Piero.

The 29-year-old was interviewed by The Laziali Founder & TLN TV Serie A Host Steven Moore. The winger weighed in on several topics, including his rapport with the iconic Bianconeri captain who has always been his idol.

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Imitating His Idol

Zaccagni’s late equalizer against Croatia in Euro 2024 evoked memories of Del Piero’s trademark strike, as he cut from the left flank before finding the far corner with a curling shot. Nevertheless, this might not be a complete coincidence since the Lazio skipper admitted he used to study the 50-year-old’s strikes.

Yes, Alessandro Del Piero has always been my idol from when I was little. I always studied his shot his goals and performances.

Mattia Zaccagni on Special Del Piero Rapport

The former Hellas Verona star revealed the 2006 World Cup winner had also messaged him following his brilliant display against Monza.

Alex messaged me after the game against Monza. We have spoken often, also after the goal I scored in EURO 2024, so we have a good relationship. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxOeC-_HQA4

Zaccagni inherited the captaincy at Lazio following Ciro Immobile’s departure last summer. He is currently enjoying one of the most prolific campaigns of his career, thus far contributing with nine goals and eight assists in 30 appearances in all competitions.