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Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens in today’s two Serie A games, as Juventus try new things against Monza and Stefano Pioli says goodbye to Milan with Salernitana.
This is the final round of the 2023-24 season and Juve want to at least secure third place, with interim coach Paolo Montero ready to revamp their tactics in a trident attack.
At 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), Pioli and Olivier Giroud wave goodbye to Milan at San Siro against rock bottom Salernitana.
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Per l'ultima volta, risuona a #SanSiro "Pioli is on fire" 🔴⚫️❤️ pic.twitter.com/ixmcswk01j
— Alessandro Jacobone – Milanisti NE (@NonEvoluto) May 25, 2024
All three are now going around the pitch saluting the fans, while their kids run out.
“It is the night for thanks, so I start by thanking those people who wanted me here and who supported me, who gave me the opportunity to coach a fantastic club. Thank you to the others, to all the employees of Casa Milan, of Milanello, my staff who worked so hard.
“I thank my players, you know what I think of you, that you are special and certain things will remain.
“Then there are all of you. You pushed us on, motivated us, gave us the kind of energy we tried to put onto the pitch.”
His speech was interrupted by an impromptu rendition of the iconic Scudetto chant ‘Pioli’s On Fire,’ with the DJ joining in and the players throwing him into the air, microphone still in hand.
“I have to finish! We lost and suffered together. We won and rejoiced together. What we felt remains. You lit a fire in my heart, it will always remain lit and I will never forget you. Thank you.”
The players have pounced! Pioli getting lifted! He keeps trying to tell them not to, he’s still got the microphone, but is getting flung!
One last rendition of Pioli’s On Fire!
The crowd started it, the DJ joined in.
Pioli also gets a signed Milan shirt, but not one with his name on it.
He hugs the directors who effectively fired him this week.
Banner: ‘Without beating about the bush, thank you Mister Pioli’
And now it is the turn of Stefano Pioli. He watches his video.
“I want to thank the club for their faith in me. All the directors who welcomed me like a brother in this family. Thank you Ibra,” said Giroud.
“I also wish to thank the coach for his confidence and support in me during the difficult moments we shared. It is very important to stay united in those moments.”
The former Chelsea and Arsenal striker was instrumental in the Scudetto triumph, which was in his first season at San Siro.
“We had an incredible first year, in my view one of the greatest feelings of my career. I above all want to thank all my teammates, without whom I could not do these things. We are a team, we are a family. Thanks, guys.”
As the ultras started singing his chant, Giroud looked up at the crowd and smiled.
“This chant of yours will always remain in my heart. Like Simon, when we were little, we dreamed of this Milan. Our journey makes me and my teammates very proud. I am very grateful and I will never forget these seasons at Milan. Forza Milan!”
Giroud also gets his framed, signed jersey and then speaks to the crowd.
Giroud is already crying before coming out.
“I want to thank everyone. This is not easy for me, especially speaking Italian. I want to thank the club, the coach, his staff, you fans who gave me such joy I didn’t know was possible in the world of football. My feelings for this club are the same I have when I play for the national team, which I represented for 15 years. I was here for four years and it was enough to become my family. This latest squad made me enjoy myself every day when coming to the training ground. This has been one of the greatest joys of my life and I am so happy to share it with you. Thank you.”
Kjaer hugs everyone and receives a framed jersey signed by all his teammates.
Simon Kjaer watches his video play on the big screens before walking out to a standing ovation.
The players are lined up, the lights go down, the speaker is on the pitch reading out the names of the Milan players.
They’re playing Sympathy for the Devil in the stadium. Because Milan and the Rolling Stones have a commercial partnership.
Pioli, Giroud and Kjaer are in the tunnel, because they will be called out individually.
#ACMilan 3-3 #Salernitana
Milan got wrapped up in saluting Stefano Pioli, Olivier Giroud (with a goal) and Simon Kjaer, so Salernitana came back for a 3-3 thriller at San Siro https://t.co/losH5OCoGB #MilanSalernitana #SerieA #Calcio #SerieATIM
— Football Italia (@footballitalia) May 25, 2024
Milan will now get to salute Giroud, Kjaer and Pioli properly.
Free kick to the back post by Florenzi, takes a couple of deflections, the last one wide off Caldara.
Jovic accidentally wrecked the corner flag, so Pulisic fixed it…
Milan corner, but Jovic header goes wide.
Milan might be now treating this as a farewell party, but not Salernitana. Tchaouna gets into the box, angled drive parried with one hand by debutant Nava, but only into the path of Simy!