When the news emerged yesterday that Alvaro Morata had been granted his favoured squad number, it also became clear that Yacine Adli had changed to quite a strange one.
As La Gazzetta dello Sport recall, Morata thanked Adli on social media yesterday for vacating the No.7 shirt so he could take it: “We don’t know each other yet, but you did a beautiful thing for me. Thank you, see you soon.”
Adli’s response then came: “I hope you score lots of goals with this shirt. Forza Milan, see you soon”. It was a heart-warming back-and-forth with lots of red and black emojis involved, and the former Bordeaux midfielder made it known that he opted for No.94.
The reason for that is to be found in his origins. Adli is very attached to Villejuif, the town on the outskirts of Paris where he grew up and was educated, and 94 is the number that identifies the department of Val de Marne.
Every year, among other things, the association founded by Adli organizes a charity tournament for the kids of the town and they all take to the field with the number 94 on their backs. In short, it is a heartfelt choice for him.
My guy
I really hope Adli gets a chance behind the striker in his natural position. Pioli wasted him for 2 years.
Agree!
Forza Adli…Salut
Not only that he has good motivation, but this article also shows (once again) that he is a good person. I hope he will get his chance under Fonseca. He has potential
Very nice person but from small articles I’ve read, Fonseca doesn’t really rate him, if a half decent bid comes in I think he’ll be sold.
I think he will be sold even with if an “embarrassing” or “disgraceful” offer comes as Milan isn’t the only club world in the world who “lowballs” offers to test the waters. Or is it? According to some people here it is. But then again, some people here blaim the current management for the death of Jesus Christ too so… 😛
How can you sell this kid???
Terrible if we do – he is everything about what is right for this club.
And he has the talent to succeed – just needs time after learning a new position.
But I’m sure our brilliant management will sell him for 3M just like Simic
If we need to sell – Sell Pobega who offers ZERO
Adli is my favourite milan player. Reallt wish to god he stays with us. May not be a top star but he gives his guts out; never stops; shows grinta and commitment; and even when on the bench is the first one to jump up and celebrate when milan score. A really nice guy.
FORZA ADLI!!!!!