AC Milan's newest signing, Devis Vasquez, granted his first interview as a Rossonero to the club's official channels. Here are his statements:
"I've been happy with the start of this adventure over the past few days and now it's official. This is obviously a huge club, so I'm pleased to be here. AC Milan is a dream come true, as is getting the chance to play in Italy."
He added:
"Yeah, I'm just happy to be here. It's amazing. I was really excited to come to Italy, especially to a club as big as AC Milan. Any player that gets an offer like this is going to get excited and will give everything to play for a club of this size."
Devis Vasquez on his first impressions of Italy:
"My first impressions of Italy were really positive. When I came to play in the Viareggio Cup, I started to learn Italian; I listened to music, and learned online without a teacher. When I went back to Colombia after that, I set myself the aim of returning to Italy and here I am."
On his style:
"I'm an aggressive player, very focused, as a goalkeeper should be. I'm alert and I'm a leader. I always try to help my teammates because we're a team and we need to be on the same side."
He added:
"I'm a serious guy. Of course, when I get more comfortable with people, I open up but I can be quite reserved in the beginning. But I like to think that I'm a good person."
Who is your role model?
"Yepes, who played for AC Milan. He was a real leader for the Colombia national team. We love him and we always remember him."
Devis Vasquez continued:
"I don't think talent alone is ever enough. No matter how talented you are, you need to work, work, work. That's what helps you to get results come gametime; this is my philosophy as a footballer."
Why did you choose jersey number 77?
"I chose 77 because somebody close to me, who I care about deeply, asked me to take that number and I gladly did so. I wanted to repay him for everything he’s done for me, all the faith he showed in me, all the years he believed in me. He helped me so much so it's a way of thanking him for everything he's given to me."
Devis Vasquez concluded with a message to the AC Milan fans:
"Hi Milan fans. I hope to see you soon, Forza!"
