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Nani Makes Instant Impact On Venezia Debut, Produces Moment Of Magic ONE Minute After Coming On

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Updated 18:54 16 Jan 2022 GMTPublished 18:51 16 Jan 2022 GMT

Nani Makes Instant Impact On Venezia Debut, Produces Moment Of Magic ONE Minute After Coming On

Immediate impact by Nani.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

​Nani made an instant impact on his return to the Serie A, recording a brilliant assist on his Venezia ​debut.

The 35-year-old is back in Europe following a two-year spell with Major League Soccer team Orlando City.

​And he wasted no time in contributing for his new club, bagging a crucial assist in Venezia's 1-1 draw against Empoli on Sunday.

The former Manchester United winger started on the bench, but entered the fray in the 72nd minute with his side trailing 1-0. 

He took just over a minute to make an impact, setting up David Okereke​ in the 73rd minute. 

The Portuguese, wearing the No.20 shirt, played a clever one-two with Mattia Aramu then slid a brilliant ball to Okereke​ who slotted home to make it 1-1.  ​


Speaking after his cameo appearance, he told DAZN via Football Italia: "It’s a very good start!

"The team played well, we know this was an important moment for us, we need to pick up as many points as possible. We could’ve won here today, but it’s a long path ahead and we know that we can do much better.

"All our players did better in the second half, there was more aggression and it paid off. The equaliser boosted our confidence, but we didn’t get the opportunity to win it."​

Nani, who enjoyed a loan spell at Lazio in the 2017/18 season, added: "I was a little nervous, as I haven’t had many training sessions and am not in the best shape, but when you want to do well, it goes your way.

"Serie A is the best, I think this a fantastic moment to play here. I need to practice my Italian a bit, it’s been a while!"

Venezia will be hoping to draw upon his experience to avoid relegation this term.

Featured Image Credit: BT Sport

Topics: Nani, Football

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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