AC Milan club CEO, Ivan Gazidis, spoke to the Rossoneri's official channel as he entrusted them with these words:
"I missed Milan a lot, it is a city with a strong heart. I felt this belonging during the period of the lockdown, I felt the strength of the city, the generosity of the people. In that period I perceived all these qualities and I felt part of this city. Milan has an incredible history, but it is a city that looks ahead. It is always necessary to look ahead and think about young people and their future."
On the return to San Siro:
"It was a truly a unique and special moment, not only in my professional career, but also in my life. I'll never forget it. When I arrived in Milan, there were doubts that I understand, but over time I think the fans can understand the vision we have for this club. It is possible, with the values of the club, to take this path. Courage is needed, but Milan have always had it."
Gazidis discussed the new stadium:
"I understand the doubts, because San Siro is a special place, but you need to have courage. Feelings exist and cannot be questioned. The memories of San Siro will be there forever, no one will be able to erase them, it is impossible. Every league in the world that has been successful has done so by building new stadiums. This is very important for the future. We have everything we need, football, people and fans. I see a bright future, you just need to have courage. Creating new stadiums is a fundamental step if we are to still be at the top of football in the world."
On The San Siro area that will be re-evaluated:
"We have been working on this vision with the mayor for two years. It will be a new heart for Milan, it is not only a football project, but also a vision for the whole city."
Gazidis continued:
"We are first and we are growing. We have always said that we are at the beginning of the journey, not at the end. There is great unity at the top of the club. The players see that I, the president Scaroni, Maldini, Massara and Mr. Pioli are united. Everything is possible when there is harmony and work."
On coach Stefano Pioli:
"He knows how to propose the football I like. Each player has a very important role in achieving our goals. I immediately saw the possibility of bringing Milan back to the top. This is my dream, at the end of my life I would like to say that I had a small part in this great vision. I love Milan and there is a vision for the city similar to that for the club, a modern, inclusive city that looks ahead with courage", thus concluded Gazidis is interview with Milan TV.