Santiago Giménez spoke to Sky and had the following statements to say:
"My summer? I feel very good, thank God. I was able to enjoy time with my loved ones, with my family. Now I have a lot of energy for what’s to come, and I will definitely give everything for the club," as relayed via Milannews.it.
About Massimiliano Allegri:
“The feeling is very good, very positive. I believe he is a coach who really unites the team and works with great intensity. From the first day at Milanello, I was sure it would be a great season. What surprised me about him? As they say in Italy, when you work, you have to go fast, but then there’s also space for joy, for family, for the team. I think Allegri has the best combination.”
About the atmosphere at Milanello:
“Is the atmosphere different compared to previous months? Yes, the impression is very good and the goals are very high, because we are at a big club like Milan. We have to live up to it, work hard, and I’m sure it will be a great season.”
About the Scudetto, Gimenez said:
“Is the word ‘Scudetto’ already present in the locker room? Yes, winning the Scudetto is always a dream. You have to work day by day, step by step. The arrival of Modrić, who has won so many titles, will definitely motivate us.”
About Luka Modrić:
“Incredible. From day one, you can see his quality. He is a player who serves the attackers a lot, and we strikers are happy to have someone like him.”
About his current moment:
“I am still the same Santiago, but hungrier, more eager, and above all more passionate. The winter transfer market was difficult: a new team is not a simple situation. But now everything starts again from zero. I have a lot of desire and I believe strongly in myself and the team. We will give everything to reach our goals.”
About the arrival of another striker:
“Does it worry me? No, on the contrary. It would be a joy and a satisfaction. The bigger and more competitive the squad, the more you grow. I will work to score many goals.”
About his shirt number:
“I will keep the number 7 shirt. Number 7 is historic at Milan and it doesn’t change.”
About Pippo Inzaghi:
“Was he one of my idols? Yes, he is an icon of Milan. Even when I was little, I admired Shevchenko a lot, who won the Ballon d’Or with the number 7, and Kaká, for his faith, his quality, and his South American roots.”
About Milan not playing in European cups:
“Is it a problem or an opportunity? The problem was last year, when we didn’t qualify. Now we have a new opportunity and we have to take advantage of it.”
About what went wrong last season... Gimenez commented:
“Many small details: matches lost or drawn in the final minutes, incidents like Theo’s red card in the Champions League. Little things that made the difference.”
About his dream for this season:
“To win the Scudetto with Milan. I don’t make promises, but Milan always looks forward, even in difficult times. I am sure it will be like that this year too.”
