Nicola Zalewski is full of pride over his progress at AS Roma.
Zalewski has admitted he draws inspiration from Roma legend Francesco Totti when speaking with DAZN:
Do you remember this photo (photo of Zalewski as a child with Totti)?
“Yes, yes, I remember it. I was very young, as soon as a First Team player passed us, we all remained speechless and asked him for some photos. I was lucky enough to meet the Captain, my hand was shaking while taking the photo."
What is Totti for a Roma fan?
“It is difficult to explain. It's something you feel inside. If you are not from Rome you cannot fully understand it, like Maradona for Naples. It is an inexplicable thing."
Zalewski was the No10 with the name written for the Primavera, what did you feel?
“10 in Trigoria has a special flavor, wearing it was a dream, a fantastic thing."
The victory of the Europa Conference?
“It was a joy for everyone. For us who grew up in the youth sector it was perhaps a double joy, winning an international trophy in the first year among professionals is incredible."