Colombo at Monza: "We want to repay the trust. Varela is complete"
The Monza midfielder recounts the emotion of his Serie A debut and his path from the youth academy. He praises teammate Varela, appreciated for more than just goals.
Leonardo Colombo retraced the key moments of his rise at Monza in a statement to the club's official channels. The midfielder, who came through the Brianzolo youth academy nine years ago, described his Serie A debut as an extraordinary emotion, adding the weight of representing a role model for the youth sector players.
The club has shown maximum confidence in its young talents this season, and Colombo emphasized the collective commitment to reciprocate such faith. Reflecting on his journey, he recalled the sacrifices and bus rides that accompany a footballer's development from lower categories.
On his choice of number 21, Colombo explained that the decision was partly random, though the number brought luck last season and so he decided to keep it. On Monza's attacking pair, he praised Varela by noting how his teammate contributes to the game through movement, pressing, and dedication in training, well beyond just goal-scoring impact.