It is no coincidence that Milan decided to entrust Ibrahimovic with the announcement of Fonseca as coach in a cold environment, with the fans dreaming Antonio Conte. “Fonseca is the right man, we have studied how he plays and how he prepares matches, he helps young people grow, we will see something new”, explained Zlatan, in his first public statements since- December 2023 – has returned to the Rossoneri galaxy.
Fonseca coach of Milan, Ibrahimovic promotes him with flying colours
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«We are not a podcast or a talk show, we work in silence», stated Ibra who, to the fans, wanted to send an important message about the past year: «We are not satisfied either but evaluations are made, we don’t throw All. We’re back on top, we want to win our way, spending our way smartwe have a long-term plan.”
Who expected, therefore, theZlatan Supremacy‘admired on the pitch for years, he was disappointed. Ibrahimovic, in his new role, is an integral part of the Rossoneri working group: Geoffrey Moncada proposes, he and Giorgio Furlani approve, Cardinale has the final choice.
“It’s not a one man show — explained Ibrahimovic —, no one here has personal goals. Often many former players who become managers think they already know everything, but I don’t, I start from scratch, I have a lot to learn but also a lot to give.” Ibrahimovic was very clear in explaining, to the reporters present at Milanello but also to the millions of Milan fans at home, why Fonseca was chosen and not Conte on the bench.
“Conte? He wouldn’t have changed eleven players, but…”
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«We want Fonseca to bring his identity, a dominant game. With you? He was never among our profiles, with all due respect we were looking for something else. I’m not saying that he would have changed eleven players, but not that one…” A sentence that confirms how, in all likelihood, the use of a figure like the Salento coach would have in fact led to the upheaval of the current staff.
Comment from Ibrahimovic, at his first official conference as a RedBird man for Milan, on market. Regarding the negotiation for Joshua Zirkzee he said: «He’s very good, but we have a list of names. You have to do good for the club, you don’t do charity”, in reference to commissions asked by his agent, Kia Joorabchian.
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