Romano: ‘I chose Italy with all my heart, see strong team going forward’

Alessandro Romano reiterates he ‘wanted to play for Italy with all my heart’ after switching…

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Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 9:27 PM

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Alessandro Romano reaffirmed his decision to choose Italy after playing in their 3-1 victory over Turkiye.
The match ended in a 3-1 triumph for Italy over Turkiye.
Romano previously represented Switzerland at the Under-21 level before switching allegiance to Italy.

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Alessandro Romano reaffirmed his commitment to Italy following their 3-1 victory over Turkiye, stating that he chose the Azzurri with all his heart after switching allegiance from Switzerland. The Cagliari midfielder returned to the starting lineup and expressed confidence that the national team has a strong future ahead.

Romano, who previously played for Switzerland at the Under-21 level, faced criticism after his senior debut in a 2-0 loss to Belgium. He credited the coaching staff and teammates for their support, noting he shifted roles to mezz'ala alongside fellow Cagliari player Daniel Maldini.

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Romano: ‘I chose Italy with all my heart, see strong team going forward’

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