Orlandi Enjoying New Lease Of Life Saturday, 1st Aug 2009 09:13 Andrea Orlandi admits that he is enjoying a new lease of life under Paulo Sousa The winger admits that he was close to leaving in the summer after seemingly unable to get a start under Roberto Martinez. But a change of manager, a new contract and some starts pre-season and Orlandi is back and raring to go for the new season with the opening fixture at Leicester just seven days away. “This is like a fresh start for me,” he told the Western Mail. “I feel like a new player in a new club. Obviously I know the fans and I love this club, but, in terms of playing, everyone is back to square one. “We have to show the manager we can play and I will try to do that. It’s great to have everything sorted and just focus on my football again. Swansea was always my first choice, but for a moment I thought I was going somewhere else. “I rang the chairman and sorted everything out. As soon as I joined up with the boys in Portugal I knew I was making the right choice. “If Roberto had stayed I would have gone, but the new gaffer said I would have the chance to play. “His words made me think it would be a good season and I was more than happy to stay after that meeting. “I played in the centre of midfield a couple of times during the tour of Spain and I’m used to that position from my time at Barcelona,” he said. “I don’t mind playing there at all and think I can do a good job there. “To be honest, I don’t really care where I play so long as I can get in the team. “Now I just need to try and get fit because, after the delay with my contract, I’m 10 days behind everyone else.” Photo: Action Images Please report offensive, libellous or inappropriate posts by using the links provided.
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