Extracts from a revealing interview with Milan owner Gerry Cardinale have emerged, where he explained why changes have been made at the club in recent months.
The Rossoneri seemed to be in a difficult spot at the start of the summer, when fan favourite director Paolo Maldini was dismissed by the club, signally a change in direction. Soon after, boyhood fan Sandro Tonali was sold to Newcastle United for over €70m, concerning fans.
Milan worked hard to reinforce the squad in the summer transfer window, picking up 10 players including Christian Pulisic, Samuel Chukwueze and Yunus Musah.
Extracts from an interview with Corriere della Sera’s weekly magazine 7 have been revealed via Calciomercato.com, where Cardinale discussed why things have changed at Milan.
“For a year I kept the organisation I inherited. […] The club has had a change at management level in recent months. Change is not a bad word. I wanted a more physical, stronger, faster, more intense, more European Milan and I have seen that in these first games.”
Milan have started the new season well, picking up wins over Bologna, Torino and Roma, and could take a key step forward in the title race with a win in the upcoming Derby della Madonnina against Inter.
A comment fit for a derby win. Probably released too soon??
Yeah a derby of stranieri in Seria All but Italians