Designated Player

Marco Di Vaio emotional about playing Bologna FC on Thursday

Marco Di Vaio Bologna press conference

Impact Designated Player Marco Di Vaio met the media in a press conference held at Bologna's training facility, on Wednesday, in Italy.


BLOG: Watch Di Vaio's press conference

Without a doubt, the Italian striker is looking forward to Thursday's game against his former club. "It will be a very emotional game for me," he said to the Italian journalists.


WATCH: Team arrives in Bologna

Di Vaio talked about his new club, explaining that he had settled in very well in Montreal.


"My experience has been amazing so far", said the 36 year-old. "I’m very happy with the decision to move to Montreal. I love the city,


I’m really looking forward to next season."


The former Italian international ended the conference with some very kind words about the Impact, saying he "would highly recommend any player to play with the Montreal Impact".


Bologna FC vs Impact


The Impact will take on Bologna FC on Thursday at 6:30pm (local time). Due to FIFA regulations (Europa games involving Italian clubs will be played at the same time), the friendly between the Impact and Bologna FC cannot be streamed and broadcast.