“I’ve just been notified of the Tribunale Nazionale Antidoping’s decision, and I strongly disagree with the verdict.
I’m deeply saddened and heartbroken that my entire professional playing career is being stripped away.
Once I’m free from legal restrictions, the full story will emerge. I want to make it clear that I’ve never knowingly taken any supplements violating anti-doping rules.
As a professional athlete, I would never jeopardize my career by using banned substances, and I’ve never disrespected or cheated fellow athletes and fans.Given today’s decision, I’ll be appealing this to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.”
