During an episode of 'On the Road' by Milan TV, Junior Messias, the Rossoneri's latest acquisiting on the mercato spoke in this way:
"I'm having a great time in Milan. Now I'm looking for a house, I see where it's most comfortable for my family. I'm happy they're here, I have a great support from them."
On his arrival to Milanello:
"It was a good experience. The Sports Centre is important and well-equipped, working with the coach and with Ibra is a pleasure. I think of Dida, I think of the Brazilians who played here while revolutionising football. Maldini is the director, he is a legend. When I think of Milan I think of history. Last year, I realised that I had become a footballer when, having to study my opponents by video, they were AC Milan."
What is your nickname:
"They called me Mico, a little monkey. My brothers started making fun of me, I got angry but my nickname remained."
On his role as a youngster:
"At Patinga, I played as a winger"
On the family's reaction to the arrival at Milan:
"When I signed with Milan my parents were very happy, it was what they wanted. My mother is very believing and she prayed a lot."
On his career in Italy:
"At the beginning of my football career in Italy. I was working at the same time, I was going to make deliveries."
On Crotone:
"Crotone changed my life. I played in higher categories, I found a coach as good as Mister Stroppa who made me grow a lot, I found a family. After 5 years, starting from 'Eccellenza' to Serie A is not a normal thing. I thought that, despite being 29 years old, I can still grow. I care a lot about football, sport is very important to me; I always try to improve. Every day I give my best. You have to sacrifice yourself, you can't wait on the sofa for something. If you want something, you must go and get it."
on the family:
"It has always been my support. When I feel alone, abandoned by everyone, they are there. It is essential. Family has always embraced me and has always been close to me. My family has given me two fantastic children: one has a intelligence out of the ordinary, the other is more lively. I am a father who plays with them, but I am also strict because I want to teach them the values of life; I have lived in a different way, they can have everything they want, but I do not I give it to them, otherwise they lose the pleasure of having things."
