AC Milan have presented to the media Samuel Chukwueze. The player spoke to the journalists in a press conference earlier today and had these words to say:
"The welcome from the fans? They have been fantastic. They have been wonderful. When I was with the national team, they sent me photos and videos. The fans were asking me when I would arrive at Milan, so I told my agent to do everything to bring me to Milan. When a player feels all this affection, it's fantastic."
How do you feel with your new team?
"I had great feelings right from the start. Everyone welcomed me very well. Everything is fantastic, they made me feel at home. The group is really wonderful. I can't wait to work with them."
When you think about Milan's past, who do you think of?
"I watched Kaká against Manchester United and the goal he scored in the Champions League, it's fantastic. He was a very important player. I watched Kaká a lot."
Who is helping you the most?
"I've bonded a lot with Adli, he's very fun. He often comes to me to ask if I've understood everything. He's a fantastic player and a great person. Okafor and Leao are also helping me a lot."
How was your impact with Pioli? Chukwueze said:
"He called me before I came here, he told me everything he wanted from me. He really wanted me here and that motivated me to come. If I hadn't talked to him, maybe I wouldn't have come here, but he was fantastic with me. He explained his plans. I believe in his project. He talked to me about the group and the players here. He's a good coach. It will take some time since many new players have arrived, but we will be able to win the championship."
Can you become a top scorer?
"Don't worry. With years, a player grows. You always need to improve your stats. I don't think about the past, I only think about writing my name in Milan's history. This is a great opportunity for me. I'm not afraid, I've already set my goals."
What will it be like to play at San Siro?
"They've told me what it means to play at San Siro. I've already played in big stadiums. I can't wait to hear the fans' chants."
Who do you look up to in your position? Chukwueze replied:
"Robben was an incredible player, one of the strongest wingers I've ever seen. That's why I watched everything about him, to learn as much as possible. It was wonderful to watch him play."
Have you noticed differences between Milan and Villarreal?
"It's different here. Milan is bigger than Villarreal. There are many journalists. Even at the airport when I arrived in Milan, there were many fans. I'm at one of the biggest clubs. Villarreal is different. Milan is fantastic."
Who are you looking forward to facing among the Italian teams?
"I can't wait for the championship to start. We have to focus on winning the first game. We have a great team. It doesn't matter who we face, we can beat anyone. If we want to win the league, we have to win against everyone. We're ready to beat anyone."
Are you ready to enter Milan's history?
"I'm here to win trophies. I play football and I want to write my name in Milan's history, so someone in the future can say that I made Milan's history. I'm here to win. My priority is to win something. I don't know how, but I know I'll achieve it."
What did Osimhen tell you?
"He's my best friend. We've been playing together for a long time in the national team. I've always asked him how it was to play in Italy. I told him that Milan wanted me and he said that Milan is a great team and Pioli is a good coach. Everyone knows Milan. I wanted to come to Milan. Osimhen and I joke a lot. I told him they won't beat Milan this year."
Chukwueze, the fans have dreamed about you for a long time...
"The affection of the fans charges me up a lot. I don't feel pressure, I've always played under pressure. I've already played important matches with Villarreal. I want to have fun, mistakes can happen, but you must never stop working. I already love the Rossoneri fans."
