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Rosina welcomes Walter Sunday 22 July, 2007

Alessandro Rosina is eager to win over new Coach Walter Novellino, as Torino prepare to make three more signings.

Fan favourite ‘Rosinaldo’ only joined in pre-season training this weekend, having received an extension on his summer holiday after taking part in the European Under-21 Championships.

“I needed this time to relax at the end of a very intense season between Torino and the Azzurrini. Now I’ve recharged my batteries and am ready to get stuck in again.

“Physically and psychologically I’m raring to go and hope to win over Novellino with hard work and effort.”

Rosina struggled last season under the constant switching of management, as his mentor Gianni De Biasi was fired three days before the start of the campaign.

Alberto Zaccheroni was in turn sacked and De Biasi brought back, but during the summer ex-Sampdoria tactician Novellino was drafted in to lead a new era for the Granata.

“I am happy to be back among my teammates and ready to sweat for this club,” commented the trequartista.

“There have been many changes. I salute those who are no longer part of the side and at the same time welcome the new faces to Toro.”

There are set to be even more introductions at Torino, as the club is said to be pushing for three new signings.

Rosina’s former Under-21 international teammate Simone Padoin is a prime target who takes a wide midfield position at Vicenza.

The 23-year-old has also been linked with Napoli, but seems to prefer the Torino solution instead.

Chievo central defender Andrea Mantovani could make a surprise return to Turin, the side he left as a free agent following the bankruptcy of the Franco Cimminelli administration in 2005.

A third potential arrival is 20-year-old talent Mattia Masiero of Ancona in a co-ownership deal worth just £30,000.

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