Napoli defender Cannavaro Jr. has been paying close attention to Borrello. The two, who are both Neapolitans, have a very good relationship. In an interview with *L'Espresso Sportivo*, Cannavaro Jr. said, "Borrello and I are incredibly close friends. Before his match representing Roma against Napoli, we don't make phone calls, but we exchange lots of text messages. I'll send him a message that says, 'Come to Naples, and get ready to lose!' On the pitch, our friendship doesn't exist."
Regarding the upcoming match against Roma, Cannavaro Jr. was cautious. "I know Roma is a strong team, but Napoli has the ability to compete with any team. Last weekend, Roma beat Inter Milan. In my view, Inter is the strongest team in football today. During the game, we need to be highly focused. We also need to speed up the pace of the game. Of course, Roma's tactical sophistication is high, so we need to play with Napoli's style."
Cannavaro Jr.'s text message referenced the famous one sent by De Rossi. Before the summer transfer window closed, AC Milan signed Ibrahimović, which posed a significant threat to Borrello's position. After the match against Lecce, Borrello expressed his intention to leave. At that time, Juventus and Roma were potential new clubs for him. In the negotiations between the two clubs, De Rossi's text message played a key role. In interviews with the media, Borrello said that De Rossi's invitation to come to Rome and win convinced him.
"Come to Rome quickly, let's win together!" Due to De Rossi's invitation via text message, Borrello chose the Giallorossi just before the summer transfer window closed. Now, ahead of the away match against Napoli, Borrello received a challenge from Napoli defender Cannavaro Jr., who said he would send Borrello a text saying, "Come to Naples, and get ready to lose!"
Borrello joined Roma just before the summer transfer window closed, being Rosella's last signing of the summer. Despite lacking time to integrate with his teammates, Borrello has been the fastest new player to adapt to the Giallorossi. In the last four matches, Borrello scored four goals. Currently, he is the sharpest weapon in Ranieri's tactical system. In the starting lineup predicted in advance by *Gazzetta dello Sport*, Borrello's name stands out prominently. As a star player in Roma's attack, Borrello has drawn special attention from opponents.