Donati delighted with Bari move

New Bari signing Massimo Donati admits he is delighted to join the club and is looking forward to start playing.

The former Celtic star is targeting Serie A survival this season for his new team.

“I am delighted to be here and I cannot wait to start playing,” he revealed.

“I signed a four-year contract and will arrive in Bari next Monday. I had several offers and was close to Sampdoria, but then they changed their mind. Genoa and Parma also enquired.

“Reaching survival with a team like Bari is like winning the title with Celtic, it will be equally motivating because Serie A remains one of the greatest Leagues in the world.

“The Pugliesi made a great effort to sign me and I am grateful to them, especially sporting director Giorgio Perinetti. In less than a week we did everything and signed the papers. I know my new boss very well and this will help me.

“Winning in the Scottish Premier League was easy – here instead every point will be hard fought. I leave some great fans but in Bari the supporters are equally good. Celtic really cared about me and their stadium is beautiful. I hope they win the title.”

[Source: Tuttosport]