Lazio youngster Dimitrije Kamenovic was positive on the sidelines of the pre-season training camp in Auronzo di Cadore, looking forward to the upcoming season.
The 22-year-old Serbian defender joined the Biancocelesti from Serbian side Cukaricki in July 2021 in a deal worth around €3m but he’s not made a strong impact since arriving, making only one first team appearance last season.
Kamenovic didn’t convince Maurizio Sarri last summer but he continued to work hard in training, remaining incredibly motivated and professional.
Speaking to Lazio Style Radio (via LazioNews24), birthday boy Kamenovic first discussed his initial thoughts following the first 11 days of the pre-season training.
This is the second year for me, I am sorry not to be with my family in Serbia, but I am here with my second family. Everything is great here, I feel very good, the fans are great.
The first year was difficult because I didn’t know anyone, I was happy when I played the 45 minutes against Verona.
He gave his thoughts on the fellow Balkans Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Adam Marusic and Toma Basic.
These guys are good as both players and people, I get on with them well because we are Balkans.
The new guys? They are all good, but I really like Marcos Antonio. We have a squad that can do everything, we have our goals that are bigger than last year. With these guys we can achieve them.
The 22-year-old commented on his growth over the last 12 months.
I have improved with the coach, I am stronger. I know everything the coach wants on a tactical level, I will be a new Kamenovic. Sarri taught me how to stay in position, get on the line, stay compact.
Finally, Kamenovic discussed some personal goals of his.
I want to play more and stay here as many years as possible. This is my second home, I’m comfortable here.
The 22-year-old Kamenovic is contracted to Lazio until 2026 and he’ll be hoping to impress Sarri this summer in order to carve out a spot for himself in the squad.
I like his attitude and he makes me want to believe in him and I do.
It’s time to start showing those improvements nd Sarri will surely offer him more space.
Daje Kamenovic, vola!