Olivier Giroud announced to MilanTV farewell to Milan at the end of the current season, adding the following statements:
What did you expect when you arrived here?
“I expected the crazy atmosphere of San Siro, but when for example we won this Scudetto, in the first year, I didn’t expect so many people on the street. I didn’t expect so much love from the fans, so much passion, because I’ve been a fan since I was little of Milan, but you are far away, you are in France, and you don’t see these things every day. When you are inside this club you realize that it is a top club, a great club and that it is an honor to play with this shirt in Milanello and you see the photos on the walls… I couldn’t wait for Barbara, Giorgio (two waiters from Milanello ed.) in Milanello and to know after two weeks what I wanted for breakfast. This was very nice. I’m talking about them but I can talk about many people who welcomed me and who I love. When you arrive at Milan and receive this type of welcome it makes you understand that you have arrived in a special club, with special values that speak to me. It’s always about helping others, staying united, close. For me it is also a very strong human experience.”
When do you think your love for Milan sparked?
“When Milan came looking for me. I was born in ’86 so I saw Maldini’s team, who I also want to thank, because he and the coach gave me this trust. I started watching Milan when I was little, and then as a boy Sheva was my favorite player.
Do you remember your first day here at Milan?
“I remember this moment well, when I took the shirt, smelled it and kissed the crest. As if it were yesterday.”
How does that shirt smell three years later?
“The same feeling. Except that I have the pride of having won a Scudetto, a particular emotion.”
