“A dream come true”
“I’m excited and honoured to play for a club with such a rich history as Exeter Chiefs,” Zambonin said.
“They are a young team full of talent. Playing in the Gallagher Premiership has always been a dream of mine, and it’s what’s driven me to give my best over the years.”
From Vicenza to Sandy Park
Rob Baxter's verdict
“We’re really pleased to sign Andrea,” said Baxter. “He’s a big, young, quality international lock.
“We’ll have some rotation at the lock position at the end of the season, so Andrea coming in is a very important part of the additions we’ll make to our front-line playing group.
“He’s young, ambitious, and he obviously knows Ross Vintcent very well. For us, it’s another move forward, bringing in international-quality players in the pack.
“In recent seasons, our experience range has leaned towards youth and exuberance, but we’d like to build more balance across the squad.”
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