Tammy Abraham admits it has been ‘a rollercoaster’ at Milan and Roma, that he sees ‘similarities’ between Jose Mourinho and Sergio Conceicao, plus recommendation he gave to Kyle Walker about Serie A.
The previous Chelsea striker got here to Italian soccer with the switch to Roma for €41m in the summertime of 2021 and was within the squad that lifted the Europa Convention League trophy.
He then made the swap to Milan on mortgage in August 2024 on deadline day, with Alexis Saelemaekers going the opposite approach.
“The very first thing I stated once I got here out right here was it’s time to unfold my wings and take a look at one thing totally different,”
“Persons are realising now there’s extra than simply being in your consolation zone.”
He’s now one among a number of English gamers at San Siro, together with Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Fikayo Tomori and
“What brings so many gamers from England to Serie A is they don’t seem to be scared anymore, individuals need to strive one thing totally different. There isn’t any higher place than Italy to study the tradition and the soccer. Life is sweet out right here, so it’s positively expertise.”
Walker made the switch within the January window from Manchester Metropolis, initially on mortgage, however with an choice to purchase on the finish of the season.
“When Walker referred to as me, it was a transparent and apparent reply. I simply instructed him how huge a membership that is, how great it’s, my expertise thus far. It wasn’t a tough determination,” revealed Abraham.
Abraham driving Serie A rollercoaster
They lifted the Supercoppa Italiana in Riyadh after an exciting comeback to beat rivals Inter 3-2 from 2-0 down and can face them once more within the Coppa Italia semi-finals.
There have been setbacks too, as coach Paulo Fonseca was sacked and changed by Sergio Conceicao, then Milan crashed out of the Champions League play-offs to Feyenoord.
“There are at all times going to be ups and downs, it’s about how we overcome this. We wished to be in a giant competitors just like the Champions League, however typically you win and typically you lose,” continued the striker.
“That is a type of events the place now we have to study and get stronger as a workforce. Now we have the possibility to win one other trophy, which we’re combating to do at any time when we will.
“It’s been a rollercoaster, however we’re nonetheless right here, we’re able to struggle and we’re AC Milan, so each trophy we should always need to win.”
Abraham has labored with some nice coaches in Italy, and Conceicao at Milan.
“Taking part in with Conceicao and Jose, they each actually imagine in what they need to obtain. They’re pushed, hard-working and so they need the most effective from you. They are going to get it out it doesn’t matter what,” added Abraham.
“As gamers, all of us want that drive to carry out at our greatest.”
The centre-forward competes with Christian Pulisic on who can study Italian faster, but additionally seems to be to a possible future as an actor past soccer.
“I’m a winner, I need to win, I imagine you reside as soon as, so at all times take pleasure in your time, attempt to play with a smile in your face. I’m residing my dream.”
Abraham on life at Roma, Milan and residing the Serie A dream
Tammy Abraham is leaving his mark in Italy 🇮🇹
