Fikayo Tomori, who is one of the fan favourites in the AC Milan squad, has earned his spot with the England national team.
In a press conference with his national team, he was asked about playing for AC Milan and working with club director Paolo Maldini. Here are his words:
"When he spoke to me I was like: 'Wow. It's Paolo Maldini'. It's that kind of pressure knowing he's watching every game and he's there at the training ground every day. As a defender, I want to impress him, so when I was halfway through my loan last season, we had a chat."
Tomori continued
"We talked about what he thinks about my game, what I need to improve ... Not only about me but about other full backs, other defenders, other players in general is really engaging. Having a legend like him there is definitely a good thing and it was really a great help."
On the transfer to Milan:
"It was a difficult time at Chelsea, every footballer wants to play and I had the opportunity to play at Milan. When I arrived, in such a big club, I was so happy and so excited. I'm really happy that it went so well so far, we have started the new season well. The club has shown a lot of confidence in me and I am really happy. I am really comfortable there, I feel really settled and it has brought me to be here so everything is going very well."
On Ibrahimovic:
"Since I've been in Milan he has helped me a lot with the language. He speaks English and so he spoke to me a lot. He would tell me when he wanted to pass the ball and where he wanted me to defend. He gave me a big hand. He has a kind of aura in the locker room and when he's on the pitch or when he's not playing. He's a true leader and when he plays he makes a big contribution. Even though he hasn't played much this season. He has already scored a goal. He is loved in Milan and when he is on the pitch with us he is a big boost for the team." said Tomori, "I remember in preparation we played a game in training which consisted of a game of foot-golf and I was on his team and I was like, 'I have to make sure I'm at my best.' He is a winner and he transfers this sense of victory to the whole team."
