“Derby? Now I also live the emotion and passion of the event. I feel the game deeply, and it becomes more challenging, even though I’ve already scored,” declared the sky blue and white striker.

The former Roma striker, Pedro, who has been with Lazio since the summer of 2021, gave an interview to Il Messaggero, also reflecting on his transition to the sky blue and white team. Here is an excerpt from his statements:

The President is extremely fond and often repeats that he does not understand how Roma let slip a champion of his stature.

“I do not want to recount the events that I have already discussed about Roma and Mourinho. I am the past, in fact, they made the best decision at the time and I thank them for having transferred me to the Capital’s leading team, namely Lazio. I wanted to press on in Series A, where the competition is fierce, and I was accommodated. He has always made an impact in the derbies. Does he promise a goal to the fans and another dance to Carrà’s tunes under the northern stand on January 5th?

“Let’s hope so. It’s always a challenging endeavor. By now, even I feel the excitement and passion of the event. I feel this game so intensely, and it gets even harder, even though I’ve already scored. The date is far off, first we beat the others.” He’s won it all like no one else in the world. But just how much would he yearn to lift a cup to the sky with Lazio? “My dream is to win a trophy here before I quit, I would be the happiest man in the world.” We are one of the teams that aspire to the Europa League, we are currently leading, and have the potential to win it. The new format could be in our favor, with no relegation from the Champions League, it paves our way to rank among the top eight. “The journey is long, but we must give it a try,” he says.

What sort of celebration has been promised in case of victory? “I’m ready to dive into the Trevi Fountain, if they give me the permit and don’t arrest me,” he chuckles.