The Japanese forward returned to Sicily, where he arrived at Catania as soon as he was of age. Now he scores with Akragas: “But I still brag to my friends about that goal against Buffon …”
He left Sicily ten years ago, but his Italian is still perfect: “I’m back home, it was my dream. I missed this country a lot.” Takayuki Morimoto has the same happiness as him when he arrived in Catania. It was 2006, he was just 18 years old: “Everyone started calling me Maremoto, only after a few weeks did I understand what it meant”. His adventure in Serie A is made up of goals and curious stories. But the Japanese striker has always been shy, shy, reserved. For the Gazzetta he made an exception. When he decides to tell his story, it’s like a river in full flow: “After Italy, I traveled the world. Japan, Saudi Arabia, Paraguay, Taiwan. I told everyone I scored against Buffon. Lots of stuff, he’s a legend.” Speaking of champions, today Taka has another dream to come true: “To meet Roberto Baggio. For me he is an idol ”.