Federico Macheda has been allowed out on loan to Sampdoria during the second half of the season to get regular first team experience after only being a fringe figure at Manchester United.
The 19-year-old striker had been wanted by several clubs, including Premier League side West Bromwich Albion and former club Lazio, but has plumped for a switch to Sampdoria.
The Blucheriati have been in need of a striker since Antonio Cassano's controversial departure for AC Milan following a row with club president Riccardo Garrone.
"It's the first time that I'll be measuring myself in Serie A. Here you play a very tactical kind of football, but I have no fear," Macheda told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"I know that there is a lot of expectation around me, but the responsibility doesn't frighten me. If you don't play, you don't grow and I want to do that in a hurry.
"I'll work to the maximum."
Asked why he chose Sampdoria over Lazio, Macheda replied: "Sampdoria were the club who really tried to take me. There was never anything concrete with Lazio.
"I need to play with continuity and I consider this to be the best decision, but no one has guaranteed me a place. I will have to earn it.
"There was too much competition at Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson is a maestro, the best coach in the world and I am sorry to leave him, even for a short period, but he also encouraged me to take this new experience.
"I will return to Manchester an even stronger player."
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The 19-year-old striker had been wanted by several clubs, including Premier League side West Bromwich Albion and former club Lazio, but has plumped for a switch to Sampdoria.
The Blucheriati have been in need of a striker since Antonio Cassano's controversial departure for AC Milan following a row with club president Riccardo Garrone.
"It's the first time that I'll be measuring myself in Serie A. Here you play a very tactical kind of football, but I have no fear," Macheda told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"I know that there is a lot of expectation around me, but the responsibility doesn't frighten me. If you don't play, you don't grow and I want to do that in a hurry.
"I'll work to the maximum."
Asked why he chose Sampdoria over Lazio, Macheda replied: "Sampdoria were the club who really tried to take me. There was never anything concrete with Lazio.
"I need to play with continuity and I consider this to be the best decision, but no one has guaranteed me a place. I will have to earn it.
"There was too much competition at Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson is a maestro, the best coach in the world and I am sorry to leave him, even for a short period, but he also encouraged me to take this new experience.
"I will return to Manchester an even stronger player."
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