Collecchio, 19 August 2025- Midfielder Oliver Sørensen’s remarks, made during his presentation press conference in the press room of the Mutti Training Centre in Collecchio, attended by Chairman Federico Cherubini.

I CAN PLAY IN ANY POSITION IN MIDFIELD

“I’ve already played a few games with Midtjylland, so I feel like I’m in good physical form. Of course, the main difference here is the temperature: in Denmark, it was much cooler while here I’ve really felt the heat, a very different climate impact. I was very warmly welcomed by the team, and I already feel like I’m in shape. As for my role on the pitch, I think I have the qualities to play in every midfield position. The left-sided mezz’ala is more about attack, while the right-sided one is a little less attack-centred, but I believe I can play both roles. I think I can cover all three positions in midfield. The goal for everyone is to provide assists and score, and that’s my aim as well. My play is based on a lot of running and making runs into the box, where anything can happen. Last year, I did that a lot and scored a lot of goals. To carry on with it this year, I’m training to strengthen the basics with both feet. My celebration? One day, I was bored, watching some videos on YouTube, and I saw Jan Vertonghen celebrate a goal like that. I thought it was a cool celebration. I tried it once, and from then on, I decided to repeat it every time I score.

MY GOAL IS TO KEEP IMPROVING

I want to play as much as possible, but I know this squad is very talented. My aim is to make my contribution and have an impact on this team overall. I want to do what my coach has asked of me. I need to learn how to play here and understand Italian football, but I think I’ve already made a good start, and I’m learning every day. As I said earlier, I’ll always try to give it my all and to do my best. I’ll do whatever the coach asks of me and, as I mentioned, I’ll contribute to this team. Andreas Cornelius? I haven’t spoken to him because Midtjylland and his former team, Copenhagen, are big rivals… so I’ve never had the chance to talk to him.”

IT'S A GREAT GROUP HERE

“I’ve been here a week and right from the start I felt welcome. Parma is a great team, I get along well with everyone: as well as being good guys, they’re also very good footballers. These first few days have left me with a great impression. Having some Scandinavian players here helps because we grew up the same way. At Midtjylland, I was also used to playing with South American players or players from Africa, so I’m used to being part of a group with different cultures and ways of living. Being in a team with players of different nationalities also helps you grow and enrich yourself.

My idol? When I was a child, I liked Yaya Touré from Manchester City. When I got older and started watching Danish players, my ‘role model’ became Thomas Delaney, who played for Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund. I tried to study the way he plays and incorporate it into my own game.

LOOKING AHEAD TO JUVENTUS VS. PARMA

“It will definitely be special, I’ve already been told about the rivalry with Juventus, so Sunday’s match will be even more exciting because of that. It will be a great challenge. Some people in the city have spoken to me about the importance of this game, and I feel the responsibility to do well for them too.”