The 26-year-old is currently on loan at Espanyol from Napoli until the end of the season.
“The applause from the fans was greatly appreciated,” Datolo told Tuttomercatoweb.
“I have willingness to have fun on the pitch, just like my team-mates.
“The aim is to have my playing contract purchased by the club, and it is good to see the coach giving me a chance to play.”