NBA star LeBron James believes that Gerry Cardinale and RedBird are ‘the right owners to bring Milan back to their glory days’.
The Rossoneri started the summer in a state of flux following Cardinale’s decision to dismiss directors Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara, and to sell Sandro Tonali to Newcastle United, but things are a different story in the final weeks of the transfer window.
Milan have completed seven signings so far this summer – Luka Romero, Marco Sportiello, Christian Pulisic, Noah Okafor, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Tijjani Reijnders and Samuel Chukwueze – and hopes are high for the coming season.
Speaking on page six of today’s Gazzetta dello Sport, James discussed Cardinale’s ownership of Milan and the potential of the club.
“I love European football and I think Milan are a very special club on and off the pitch. There is a great opportunity to bring Milan back among the top teams and top brands of European football in the world.
“Milan is a world-class city at the intersection of fashion, sport, entertainment and culture. Milan are its perfect ambassador and RedBird the right owner to bring Milan back to its glory days.
“In my experience with SpringHill, Gerry is an incredible partner. He says I helped him expand his vision, but he is too modest.
“I think we can build a lot on this partnership, Maverick and I are excited by the number of new opportunities we can explore with him.”
James has a history with Cardinale and RedBird. The LA Lakers star founded the company SpringHill with friend Maverick Carter and this is now owned by Cardinale. He is also an investor in Main Street Advisors, who are shareholders in Milan.