Paulo Fonseca held his first press conference as AC Milan manager today. He spoke about the team’s summer transfer window operations, the club’s future plans, team adjustments, and questions about Leao.
The press conference was full of information and lasted over an hour. Ibrahimović and representatives of the RedBird Group’s management team also attended the press conference. We’ve highlighted the key takeaways.
About his own plans
Fonseca: I came here with ambition. I’m proud of that, I know it represents responsibility. Milan is a household name, I’m aware of the responsibility on my shoulders. I believe I can bring Milan victory, continuing the club’s great history.
About the comparisons with Mourinho
Fonseca: I want to be another Portuguese coach to win Serie A. I’m different from Mourinho. But I want to achieve the same thing.
About transfer operations
Fonseca: I have great faith in the existing players, I believe in this team, but I also think we need a few new players. We need to strengthen in a few positions. As for whether the priority is strikers or defenders? I don’t want to compare. All I can say is that we need to be more aggressive, press the opponent more. Right now we have excellent defenders. So, I think bringing in a new striker is a more urgent priority.
About the ideal type of striker
Fonseca: It depends on our current players and the team’s potential structure. All I can tell you is that we need a player who can make the most of their ability in the final 30 meters, even if their attacking space is very limited.
About his coaching experience in Rome
Fonseca: I don’t want to talk too much about the past. We all know that it’s not easy to work in Rome. But I was happy there.
About Kalulu, Theo, Okafor and Leao
Fonseca: Kalulu can play two positions. That’s a positive sign. Regarding Okafor, I think all the players are important to the team. What matters is that they continue to grow and improve. Theo is an important player, he’s an attacking full-back, so sometimes we’ll need a defensive right-back. Leao is a decisive player in the team, he’s still young and learning and growing every day.
About the Champions League
Fonseca: We want to go as far as possible. I know it’s difficult, but we want to win every game, and of course we need a bit of luck.
About RedBird
Fonseca: They told me that Milan doesn’t just want to win today, they want to win the future.
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