Leonardo Bonucci said Milan Coach Gennaro Gattuso “reminds me of Antonio Conte” and confessed he initially regretted his transfer.
The defender left Scudetto winners Juventus to become captain of Milan, but initially struggled along with the rest of his teammates in a completely revamped team.
“To be honest, at the start I did wonder why I had done this and if it was worth it,” he told Sky Sport Italia.
Leonardo Bonucci said Milan Coach Gennaro Gattuso “reminds me of Antonio Conte” and confessed he initially regretted his transfer.
The defender left Scudetto winners Juventus to become captain of Milan, but initially struggled along with the rest of his teammates in a completely revamped team.
“To be honest, at the start I did wonder why I had done this and if it was worth it,” he told Sky Sport Italia.
“My performances on the field were not those of the real Bonucci, because mentality can change everything. Then I managed to get concentrated again to work hard, think more about myself than everything going around us and tried to build up my self-belief.
“I used interior strength to believe in the choice I had made and now I am super-motivated.”
His situation was undoubtedly helped by the arrival of Coach Gattuso in place of Vincenzo Montella, as the Rossoneri are now on a 13-match unbeaten run and reached the Coppa Italia Final.
“Winning helps you to keep on winning, but the Coach was right to say we should keep our feet on the ground. We look forward, aware we can have our say against anyone.
“Obviously, in terms of charisma, determination and the ferocity he transmits to the team, Gattuso does remind me of Conte.
“I have always had faith in this squad, this project and Coach Gattuso. He showed despite being quite young and relatively inexperienced that he knows how to make the team play.
“I was most of all amazed at his ability to transmit that same hunger he had as a player.”
Milan face rivals Inter on Sunday evening and it could be another step towards the top four.
“Champions League qualification is an objective and I believe this team has what it takes to get there. It was one of our objectives at the start of the season.
“I always believed in the impossible, both on a personal and professional level. Where I was before, I achieved important results via hard work and sacrifice.
“Some thought we were doomed in October, but I always believe until it becomes mathematically impossible.”