Simon Kjaer admits it is a ‘privilege’ to sign for Milan permanently and believes they have ‘shown the way back to the top’ this year.
Kjaer’s loan from Sevilla became permanent earlier this week and the defender says it is a dream come true to play for Milan, who have ‘always been special’ to him.
“Milan is simply Milan. It has always been a special club for me,” he told Goal.com.
Simon Kjaer admits it is a ‘privilege’ to sign for Milan permanently and believes they have ‘shown the way back to the top’ this year.
Kjaer’s loan from Sevilla became permanent earlier this week and the defender says it is a dream come true to play for Milan, who have ‘always been special’ to him.
“Milan is simply Milan. It has always been a special club for me,” he told Goal.com.
“Since I went abroad as a young player 12 years ago and arrived in Palermo, this was simply the club for me.
“Back then I told my agent that one day I would love to play in that red and black jersey.
“It has been close a few times before, but now the timing was right. Milan is a gigantic club with a gigantic history.
“I honestly believe that it is a privilege to play here and at the same time have the opportunity to help bring this club back to where we belong: to the top of Italian and European football.
“Since I arrived in January, we have been working hard, developing as a team, and I have seen great progress.
“We have a very young team with a lot of potential, and I believe that here in 2020 we have shown the way back to the top.
“It will demand a great deal of work from everybody, but I believe in a bright future for AC Milan.
“We have the history, the winning mentality, the passionate support of our fans, and great ambitions.”
Even without fans, the Rossoneri have been grinding out results and have yet to lose since lockdown was lifted.
“You can sense football in the air in Milan – San Siro, Milanello, Casa Milan as the headquarters, supporters everywhere.
“Everything tells you that AC Milan is a great club, one of just a few global clubs with an amazing history and a great future.
“I am happy that I will now be a part of this future, and I will give everything for this club.
“The fans have received me so well. Right now, because of the corona crisis, we miss them in San Siro, and everybody in football knows how much a great home crowd means to the players.
“But still we manage to get the great results even without their support in the stadium. We still play for them, even when they are not there.”
Kjaer may be the wrong side of 30 now, but he also has next year’s European Championship and the 2022 World Cup to look forward to as Denmark captain.
“It is a great thought, especially after all these years in international football, that the next two years could actually be the most exciting of my whole career; playing for my dream club and with Denmark facing the Euros with our group games back home in Parken Stadium and then the World Cup in 2022.”