The agent of AC Milan midfielder Charles De Ketelaere has admitted that the Belgian knows he can do more to prove himself at the club, but insists Milan are backing him to succeed.
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Speaking to Belgian newspapers ahead of the U21 European Championships (via Calciomercato.com), Tom De Mul was very honest about the tough first season that De Ketelaere has had with Milan.
He referenced the fact that the now departed Paolo Maldini was a big fan of him but pointed out that people instrumental in the transfer from Club Brugge were also involved in the deal.
“Milan still believe in him 100%. Maldini was a great supporter of Charles, but his replacement is the chief scout who helped him get his transfer through,” De Mul said.
De Ketelaere did not manage to grab a goal for the club in his first season and in the limited chances he got on the pitch, he did not impress.
De Mul referenced this poor form and explained that De Ketelaere himself knows that he has got more to give to the team next season.
“Charles looks at himself in the mirror. He knows that everyone is judging him a lot because he was Milan’s biggest transfer, but he also realises that he can give even more than that. And he knows, as we all do, that he has all the qualities to succeed. Charles is not the first talent who needs a period of adaptation at a top European club. He will soon be able to experience summer preparation for the first time. Hopefully, Charles will then have a good second season,” he said.
