Noah Okafor has spoken to the media in a press conference today. Here are his words as he presents himself as a new AC Milan signing:
"I had a wonderful feeling. My first day at Milanello was a great excitement."
Did you already know Samuel Chukwueze?
"I met the team in Los Angeles, they welcomed me very well. Yesterday I met him for the first time, I already knew him because he is Nigerian, we had spoken on other occasions, and I am very happy to have him as a teammate."
Have you talked to Pioli about your role?
"The meeting with the team was positive. I was coming back from an injury, now I have recovered. I talked to Pioli about my role. We will see in the coming weeks the best role for me."
Who have you talked to the most so far? Okafor said:
"I've talked a lot with Giroud. He's helping me a lot, as well as Leao. I'm convinced we will be a great team. I can't wait to start."
Did you expect to come to Milan after last year's two Champions League games?
"In football, things move quickly. Last year I faced Milan, after those matches, I stayed in touch with the team. Now I'm very happy to be here."
Will you play in Monza tomorrow?
"Tomorrow's game is an important one. The coach will decide if I will play or not, we will discuss it together."
Is Milan a title-winning team?
"Milan is a strong team. I am convinced that we have a great season ahead of us."
What is your relationship like with Rafael Leao?
"We stayed in touch after last year. We talk a lot together. I will try to give my best in one-on-one situations."
In Italy, people remember you for your performance in Rome...
"It was a great game played in Rome. Now I am in Italy playing. Things in football move quickly."
Are you faster than Leao and Chukwueze?
"I don't know. We are all fast players. The important thing is that there is the right harmony in the team, and we will try to do our best. We will see who is faster among the three of us."
Why did you choose Milan?
"When they presented me with various options, I considered Milan because of its history that impressed me. I always prioritized Milan. I talked a lot with Pioli, and when the coach wants you, it's important."
Okafor added:
"At Salzburg, I won the last four championships. I am someone who wants to win, I don't like to lose. I want to give my best every day and help the team."
Do you have a message for the fans?
"I would like to thank them. I can't wait to meet them at San Siro, and we will celebrate my first goal together. Forza Milan!"
