Legendary former striker who played for AC Milan, Jean-Pierre Papin, granted an interview to La Gazzetta dello Sport and talked about the Rossoneri signings:
"French Milan? One more reason to return to San Siro soon I will be able to enjoy the talents of my country and chat in French with them. It has become the second language for Milan now."
On Yacine Adli:
"Without a doubt it is the right choice for the future, Milan have got their hands on a player of the highest quality. It is a profile that can occupy more positions in midfield. He can play on the right flank, as an attacking midfielder or as a mezzala. He has incredible technique and speed. Years ago I noticed him in a French Under 17 match against Germany, I said to myself: 'This guy will lead the way'. If I have to find a limit, it is that he still defends too little, and we know how important this aspect has become in today's football. With Bordeaux, he will mature further. He will play with continuity as well, something that maybe at Milan they could not have guaranteed him immediately."
On Giroud:
"I'm very happy for him. I always said he needed confidence: now that he has broken the ice, he will become more and more central. And he will help the team fight for the Scudetto. It's a difficult path, it takes time to build. But Milan builds. Speaking Italian? The great professionals like Olivier do not leave out any detail. He arrived at Milan motivated, he immediately fell into the environment, he will also be an example for the other Frenchmen in the team."
Bakayoko:
"They did not buy him before, but now he is back on a two-year loan deal. I hope he remains at Milan even longer than that time."
On Milan's strategy in the market:
"Have you seen Borussia Dortmund? Find talents, enhance them and have fun in Europe. The best way to get back to the top is this, and Milan are following it. I have the impression that the Rossoneri market has only one compass: quality. Maldini doesn't take players so much to get them, but because he is convinced of what they can give to the cause, even in a few years, and he's right. I don't know if Adli will prove to be a hit, the pitch will say it, but I'm sure that his purchase fits perfectly with the philosophy of this Milan."
On Paolo Maldini:
"Paolo knows what he is doing. The transfer market choices are in line with the club's philosophy. He is building to win."
