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Comotto proud of captaincy Monday 23 July, 2007

Gianluca Comotto is delighted after being named as Torino’s new captain. “I want to thank everyone.”

The Granata have completed several new signings and the defender was close to joining Roma, but opted to stay in Turin where he will be handed the captain’s armband this season.

“I want to thank the club and the team for choosing me,” beamed the 28-year-old.

“I also want to publicly mention Eugenio Corini. He supported me, he is a great person,” added Comotto after the veteran midfielder stepped out of the running.

“I am working hard, this has been one of the most tiring pre-season camps in my long career,” admitted the 28-year-old.

“However, there is great harmony in the group, even among those players who are still unsure about their future.”

Comotto has been impressed with the new youngsters signed by Urbano Cairo and the immediate adaptation to their new environment.

“The younger players usually have some problems in ritiro. It isn’t easy for them to adjust, but ours have proved that they are really strong,” concluded the Granata.

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