Parma yesterday saw the first match in Serie A of their new goalkeeper, Giovanni Daffara, who defended the posts with great serenity. The young defender, who made his debut at Tardini, declared that he had experienced a childhood dream come true: "My dream of making my debut in Serie A has finally arrived. It was a strong emotion, as I had imagined it and as I experienced it."
Daffara recalled the sacrifices of his family, his girlfriend and his friends, elements who supported him along the way. "I thought about all the sacrifices made by my family, my girlfriend, my friends. It's those little things that give a giant strength." He added that he had moments of doubt, but that he was always convinced that if you do the right job and give your best, the dream will come true.
At the end of the match, Daffara immediately called his parents and shared the joy with his girlfriend. “The first thing I thought at the final whistle was pure emotion: finishing the 90 minutes without conceding a goal was a great achievement.” He declared that he wanted to relive that moment, underlining that "Giovanni the child" would certainly be proud of the route and the evening.
The goalkeeper concluded with an invitation to continue the work: "This is just the beginning, see you on the pitch. Forza Parma!" The club published the interviews on its official channels, celebrating the arrival of a new talent in the top flight.