De Roon: “I never had any doubts about joining Roma.”

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Marten De Roon discussed his move to Roma in an interview with Idealista.it, stating that he had no doubts about joining the team despite the history between Roma and Atalanta. De Roon mentioned that the coach's call and the pitch itself solidified his decision. He also referenced his history with Roma on social media as a potential difficulty. De Roon emphasized that facts and his desire to prove himself on the pitch were key factors.

De Roon described his experience of football as having two different aspects: on the pitch, he is focused on winning and uses his tactical awareness to manage the team, while off the pitch, he enjoys joking and helping his teammates. He highlighted his strength in being tactically prepared and his ability to see where the team can attack or defend better. De Roon also mentioned that he likes to observe and be helpful to his teammates due to his age and experience.

The Dutch midfielder found the Roma dressing room to be healthy and welcoming, contrary to his previous perceptions. He knew some of his teammates beforehand, including Malen, Rensch, Mancini, Gollini, and Cristante, which made his integration easier. De Roon also received help from Pellegrini in getting to know the city and finding a place to live. He is still finding his role in the team but appreciates the warm atmosphere.