Graziano Pelle has spoken of his desire to achieve success with Southampton, before he can think about next summers European Championships in France with his national side, Italy.
The powerful centre-forward has been linked to some big clubs in recent days, with Juventus and Manchester United holding interest, but Pelle has reiterated his desire to want to stay with Southampton and achieve success this season with the Saints.
Pelle has already notched an impressive nine times this season, including two against Manchester United and one against reigning Premier League champions Chelsea.
The Italy international is very likely to be on the plane to France next summer for his country but he has insisted that he will not be happy heading into the Euro’s if he has not enjoyed a successful season with his club side, Southampton.
I won’t be happy if I go to the national team and I didn’t do a great season for Southampton.
For me it has to go both in the same way. I know I reached the national team because of Southampton and the performances here. Then I will do my best in every game, try to do the best I can do to at the end first finish in the highest position we can with Southampton, then enjoy and start a new competition that is the European Championship.
Can Italy win the Euro’s with Pelle and how important is he to the Saints side?
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