Collecchio, 24 January 2025 –In the presence of Sporting Director Mauro Pederzoli, Jacob Ondrejka introduced himself in a press conference at the Mutti Training Centre in Collecchio today.
Mauro Pederzoli’s welcome: “I’d like to introduce Jacob Ondrejka, the Swedish player we’ve signed on a permanent deal from Antwerp. Jacob’s story with Parma is quite interesting. While it’s true that his journey with Parma is officially beginning now, it’s also true that, since I’ve been here as sporting director – and I’m now in my fourth year – Jacob has always been at the top of the list drawn up by our scouts. Two seasons ago, there were some pretty close discussions when he was still playing in Sweden. After chasing him for a long time, we can now present him as a new Parma player. For us, it’s very satisfying to see him in the Gialloblu shirt. I’m sure he will bring great joy to us and our fans.”
READY FOR SAN SIRO AND PLEASED TO BE HERE
“I played 82 minutes last week, and I’m excited and ready to play. I’ve had two training sessions, and we still need to put the finishing touches to our preparations for the match against Milan before the game on Sunday. I’m arriving at a time when there are a few difficulties and, first and foremost, I’m here to help the team on the pitch, although I also want to be a good teammate off it. I’m happy to be in Parma and can’t wait to get started.”
THE CLUB’S PHILOSOPHY ON YOUTH
“It's a positive thing that the Club believes in young players. In general, it’s important for a young player to feel the trust of the team and the club they play for, which isn’t always the case.”