"In the Giro Next Gen I didn't manage to realise my dream of winning a stage. But this title of Italian champion changes everything. This is incredible. The parcours was very difficult, but not insurmountable for a rider with my characteristics. As I only had Alessio Delle Vedove as a teammate, a pure sprinter, and didn't feel fully recovered of the Giro Next Gen yet, I focused on following attacks in the beginning of the race. That's how I got in the lead with a group of ten riders. The situation was not ideal for me, as other teams were well represented. I saw that my competitors started to suffer, so I benefited from that to accelerate on the climb with two laps to go. Luca Cretti and me quickly made a difference so we worked well together until the finish, where I won the title in a sprint. I will now start a rest and training period and I can't wait to wear my new kit in my last races in the U23 category. I want to feel which emotions it brings. This title makes me dream of my professional debut, I have the ambition to race with Lorenzo Rota for the title in the elite category from next year."
