Rafiu Durosinmi wasted no time announcing himself on Italian soil, delivering a dream debut in Serie A as Pisa SC secured a dramatic 1-1 draw with Atalanta.
The 23-year-old Nigerian striker, Pisa’s record €11 million signing from Viktoria Plzen, came off the bench to turn the game on its head and earn Man of the Match accolades in front of a roaring Arena Garibaldi.
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With Pisa trailing thanks to a late strike from Nikola Krstović, Durosinmi entered the contest in the 68th minute. Just 19 minutes later, he had already etched his name on the scoresheet. Rising above the Atalanta defense, he met a precise cross from Mehdi Léris and powered a header into the bottom corner, sparking wild celebrations among the home crowd.
Despite the weight of expectations tied to his record-breaking transfer, Durosinmi kept his composure during the post-match interview. Grinning while holding his Man of the Match trophy.
“Hello guys, I’m so grateful to have this as my first game, and I scored a goal, so I hope many more and let’s go,” he told the club’s media.
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Pisa’s new talisman now looks set to make a significant impact in Italy’s top flight, giving fans hope that this debut goal may be just the beginning of a prolific Serie A career.
