Junior Messias, from a delivery man playing football at amateur level as a 27-year-old, to playing for AC Milan in 2021 and delivering a win to the Rossoneri in his debut in what was the first victory for the club in the European elite competition after 7 years.
The 30-year-old Brazilian's story continues and he wrote a new chapter last night. He expressed himself this way to Sky Sport Italia:
"It was a beautiful night. I came back from two injuries in a row and I'm in a big club, I needed confidence and I found it against Atlético Madrid."
On Milan's performance:
"It's a Champions League and AC Milan night. We have shown that we can do great things."
Messias On his experience so far with the Rossoneri club:
"I come from two bad injuries and I was in Milanello, working seperately. My head is now freer and it helped me. We hope to write a good story. I dedicate the victory to my children, my wife and my family in Brazil", as relayed by Milannews.it.
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