in interview with GOAL.comSpezia star Emmanuel Gyasi emphasized that Cristiano Ronaldo has inspired him a lot to play in the best leagues in Europe. Gyasi managed to adapt to what Cristiano Ronaldo inspired him with the presence of “nothing is impossible with hard work”.
Gyasi faced Ronaldo last year in Turin in a match Juventus faced Spezia. On his way to the locker room, he saw Ronaldo move towards him and exchanged a few words and forms.
“I was just thinking, ‘How is this possible? A great legend, a global icon like Ronaldo awaits me… Wow!’ I’m lost for words! After playing Juve for the first time at home, I went to him and told him he was a huge inspiration for me and many other promising players.‘ said Gyasi.
“She was so beautiful. She smiled and told me to keep working hard to achieve my dreams. It was a good moment because I always accepted that Cristiano Ronaldo is my idol.”the Spezia star added.
Gyasi stressed that Ronaldo has an “incredible” quality in making everything perfect, and claimed that the Portuguese star was quite “angry and disappointed” when Spezia’s star missed an opportunity.
“Look at her when she misses even a single chance – so angry and disappointed. Unbelievable. How do you maintain that level of desire? It never stops. He wants to set a new record in every match. That’s what keeps it going. So for me, watching him as an actor is an inspiration. It motivates me to keep working hard” He mentioned Gyasi.
Emmanuel Gyasi received a signed Cristiano Ronaldo jersey in his 100th game with Spezia in 2021.
After multiple rejections from Ghana International, Torino and other clubs, he signed with Spezia in 2016. He was signed as a forward and started playing in Serie B to improve himself as a football player and get playing times.
Spezia released him on loan to Pistoiese and South Tyrol for the better, which proved to be a turning point in his career. Gyasi then returned to Spezia and became a regular player and qualified for Serie A by beating Frosinone in the play-off final and Gyasi’s goal proved the winner of the match.
He received a signed Ronaldo jersey after appearing in his 100th game for the club in 2021.
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