AC Milan's consultant, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, speaks to the media as usual in a press conference to present Joao Félix, who already made 2 appearances since his arrival to the Rossoneri.
Here are the statements from the retired Swedish striker:
"We are here to present João Félix, who has already introduced himself at San Siro with a magical goal. He is still young and can continue to grow. We were looking for a player between midfield and attack who could unlock tight games and make a difference. He is a player of magic, and that's not something you learn. The coach knows him well."
Ibrahimovic added:
"There is no need to explain his quality. We are atisfied; now we need to put him in the best possible conditions to perform at his best."
Ibrahimovic on if the four forwards (Rafael Leao, Christian Pulisic, Santiago Gimenez and Joao Felix) can play together at the same time:
"When we built this squad in the transfer market, we aimed to provide the coach with two teams. We play a lot, so alternatives are necessary. The coach now has many options. If they defend, they can all play together. Balance is needed—both defending and attacking. The important thing is that we have given the coach two teams and plenty of alternatives. It’s up to him to decide who plays; no one has a guaranteed spot on the field. We hope that Joao can also become a Milan legend."
How much did Sergio Conceição insist on getting João Félix?
"When his name came up, we talked about it. Then, when we made the decision, it took us five minutes to finalize everything. Conceição strongly wanted him; he knows him well and is a friend of his son. Once we decided to go for him, things moved quickly. The negotiation was fast."
After the Empoli match, there was a lot of controversy regarding the refereeing...
"I always ask the players to be respectful towards the referee. At halftime, I asked the referee to show respect towards Milan’s players. I was surprised that the players said nothing because if things go wrong, they can be sidelined for a year. Tomori? It's a consequence of letting the game flow. For us, it’s unacceptable; we will send a letter to the AIA because this situation is not acceptable. We ended up with one player less, while they should have been down to ten for the foul on Walker. But he comes from the Premier League and doesn’t put on theatrics. I ask for respect for Milan and its players."
From player to executive. What has changed?
"Every day is a new experience. I would like to be on the field helping the team, and that frustrates me, but I try to help from the outside. We are confident; we are a team working to find the right solutions. It's not a one-man show. Every day is an experience. Today I learned that the referees are under the AIA. Without a smile, the letter arrives..."
