Adriano Galliani has praised Keisuke Honda, claiming the Japan international will have an impact on and off the pitch for Milan.
The playmaker was presented to the media this afternoon after he joined on a free transfer from CSKA Moscow.
Adriano Galliani has praised Keisuke Honda, claiming the Japan international will have an impact on and off the pitch for Milan.
The playmaker was presented to the media this afternoon after he joined on a free transfer from CSKA Moscow.
And the Rossoneri director believes that the Asian superstar will make an impression.
“In a month we have sold more shirts in Japan than we did for the whole of last year,” he told Sky Sport Italia.
“Honda is a star over there – today there were 80 journalists and several live television crews for the presentation.
“But we signed a footballer, not an icon. If there’s economic advantages then so be it – but we have a player who can coexist with Kaka.
“Jetlag? We have looked into that and between four and six days he should be back to normal.
“And also don’t forget that he hasn’t played for a month. So we have to learn to walk before we run.”
Galliani then commented on how Honda’s arrival will affect Kaka.
“Had Honda come in June would we have signed Kaka? I don’t know. I won’t lie to you. I honestly don’t know.
“I love Ricky – I went to Madrid without an appointment. Kaka is a great player and a great person.”