After the session, some of his new teammates caught Leo in the corridor outside the locker room, and the comments came in quickly.
It was warm, something Leo hadn't expected, but the players had given it because he'd made a very good impression on them.
He took it all and said thanks and kept moving, turning into the long corridor that had the glass wall on one side overlooking the main pitch as he made his way back to the accommodation.
While he passed it, he couldn't help but slow down.
Below, on the edge of the training area, Spalletti was standing in front of a cluster of reporters and camera operators, the setup of a post-session media availability with microphones extended and questions coming.
Leo watched for a moment through the glass before moving on.
Down below, one of the reporters had the microphone.
"Coach, you've only just taken over. How are you settling into the role? And do you genuinely believe this squad has the quality to take Italy back where it belongs?"
