Sporting director Igli Tare spoke to DAZN before the Milan-Sassuolo match. Here are his statements ahead of kickoff at San Siro:
Milan has transformed since the first matchday. A team that finds or builds itself…
"We started with a fantastic group. Every day we work together, as we said before with Max, it is one of the best groups we’ve had. It’s a group with desire, commitment, and determination, which shows on the field in results. We still have a lot to do and must maintain continuity. For now, everyone is happy."
Maignan's contract renewal. Is it true he asked for 8 million?
"We never discussed numbers, I’ve never heard these figures. Talking about Mike is easy: he’s an extraordinary player, a leader, a team man. We’re happy. He likes being at Milan, and Milan would like him to renew. But today there’s an important match, and we hope to win. We’ll have time to talk about this later."
Excluding the possibility of Milan signing a striker in January? Tare responded:
"The January market is very difficult to find players who can make a difference. We will stay attentive, and if there’s something that could improve the team, we will consider it. For now, the team is growing. Nkunku, for example, showed important signs in the second half against Torino. Today is a great opportunity for him to show the real Nkunku everyone is waiting for. Gimenez has this physical issue, and we are waiting for him. He is also important for this team."
