New Milan striker Luiz Adriano says he ‘can’t wait’ to get started, after signing from Shakhtar Donetsk.

The Brazilian has joined the Rossoneri on a five-year deal for €8m, and will join up with his new teammates in the coming days.

“Today is a very important and happy day for my career,” Adriano told Calciomercato.

“I’m leaving Shakhtar after eight years, a club that is very important to me. They believed in my potential, and helped me establish myself in world football.

New Milan striker Luiz Adriano says he ‘can’t wait’ to get started, after signing from Shakhtar Donetsk.

The Brazilian has joined the Rossoneri on a five-year deal for €8m, and will join up with his new teammates in the coming days.

“Today is a very important and happy day for my career,” Adriano told Calciomercato.

“I’m leaving Shakhtar after eight years, a club that is very important to me. They believed in my potential, and helped me establish myself in world football.

“I thank President Rinat Akhmetov , the Coach Mircea Lucescu – who was like a father to me – and all my teammates, who helped me to achieve these levels.

“I want to give a special thanks to the fans, who always showed me their affection.

“I’ve joined one of the biggest clubs in the world. I’m very happy. I can’t wait to start training and playing for Milan.”

image via @acmilan

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