Warren Bondo has revealed that Adriano Galliani performed a giant half in letting him go away Monza mid-season to safe a dream transfer to AC Milan.
It has been an extended distance courtship from Milan in the case of Bondo, on condition that the primary robust hyperlinks emerged again in 2021 when he was rising as a proficient teenager within the French second division.
The Frenchman opted to make the swap to Monza and the Rossoneri stored a watch on his improvement, earlier than Ismael Bennacer’s request to be bought on deadline day noticed them make a concrete transfer.
In the long run they had been , signing him on a everlasting deal for a price broadly reported to be round €10m plus bonuses, and on a contract till 2029.
Bondo spoke at a press convention at Milanello on Thursday afternoon alongside Riccardo Sottil and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to share his feelings after finishing the swap, with relaying his feedback.
How a lot did you wish to be part of Milan?
“It’s an amazing crew. Once they referred to as me on Monday, I used to be blissful, I used to be simply ready for this. Nice gamers have performed right here… Nesta, who I had as a coach, Ronaldinho, Pato, Ibrahimovic, Seedorf, who I like lots.
“I wish to thank Monza, Galliani was like a father to me; when Milan referred to as me, he instantly let me go. I thank him.”
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Your one objective in Serie A is towards Milan…
“The one objective I scored at Monza was towards Milan. It was my future. I advised my household that I solely needed Milan, even when there have been different affords. And now I’m right here.”
What are your expectations now you might be right here?
“Win all of the video games: league, Coppa Italia, Champions League. Our objective is to get into the Champions League and win a trophy.”
Why the quantity 38?
“I had it at Monza and he was free.”
Did Youssouf Fofana discuss to you about Milan?
“I spoke to him, in French it’s simpler. I’m coming to assist the crew. Let’s see how the coach will make me play.”
What did Galliani let you know?
“I hadn’t referred to as but after accepting Milan’s provide. So, after signing, I referred to as him to thank him a lot. He advised me he wouldn’t let me go to any crew, besides Milan.”
What position do you’re feeling greatest in?
“Playmaker or mezzala for me it’s straightforward, I did it in Monza each in a two and a 3 [man midfield]. I’m prepared.”
How are you bodily?
“I obtained injured two weeks in the past, however I’m nice: I’m operating, I’m already working with the ball, we’ll see with the physician for subsequent week, perhaps I might be again towards Verona.”
How vital is it to have Walker within the locker room?
“Very, but additionally Maignan, Fofana… I’m right here to study from everybody.”
Have you ever spoken to Nesta?
“He advised me that I’m a combination between Gattuso and Seedorf. The six months I spent with him had been wonderful, he did lots for me. He advised me that at Milan it’s actual soccer and that I’ve to do nicely right here.”