Genoa striker Ekhator welcomes Balotelli arrival: My idol

  /  autty

Ekhator made his Genoa debut in last night's defeat to Fiorentina.

On the arrival of senior striker Mario Balotelli, he said: "I'm very happy with his arrival. He can be an extra help for the team. As a child I always watched him, I can say he's my idol.

"He's a great striker, I can take inspiration from him and I'll try to improve by watching him."

On his debit, Ekhator also stated: "I was a bit scared at the beginning but thanks to the coach, the staff and my teammates I relaxed and played as I know how."

The striker turns 18 later this month.

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