AC Milan’s latest signing Antonio Mirante has revealed his emotions as the goalkeeper joined as a free agent yesterday.
On their official website, the Rossoneri released a statement in which they confirmed the signing of Mirante on a one-year deal. The 38-year-old veteran left Roma in the summer and has been a free agent since, and he brings a wealth of experience when Milan need cover after Mike Maignan’s surgery.
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Mirante gave an interview to Milan TV upon his arrival, with his comments relayed by MilanNews.
On his arrival at Milan: “My feelings are positive, especially for the way in which this call and this negotiation arrived. This gives me a further boost, also because I have the knowledge and the age not to get caught up in the panic, since it came suddenly.”
On the negotiation: “It was a thunderbolt. The call came after Maignan’s injury, to whom I wish you the best of luck: we look forward to seeing him soon. I accepted Milan because it was something that could not be discussed.”
On his experience: “At my age it is right that you also bring human qualities into a dressing room which, from the outside, seems to be already at very good levels. It is a team that gives the impression of having great enthusiasm and great drive. , to always be positive, and this is a great value for me.”
On Pioli: “We never worked together, we only faced each other. I always had the impression of a trained coach, maybe he arrived at Milan at the best moment and this allowed him and the team to have a great exponential growth. I believe this marriage can last a long time.”
On Milan: “The thing that stands out when watching Milan matches is that of a team that always gives the idea of going fast, the perception of knowing what to do on the pitch. It has a very specific idea and identity. At this moment Milan can give everyone a hard time.”
On his new team-mates: “I heard Florenzi via messages: we said goodbye and we met at Milanello. I also met Romagnoli in the national team, I am of a certain age and I met almost everyone on the pitch. insert myself in such a context.”
On Dida: “He was an exceptional goalkeeper, I don’t know him as a coach. At my age, already in the experience before Roma, I understood – this is my philosophy – that you can always improve and I arrive at the field aware of the fact that every day I put a brick on my experience and my qualities. I believe that Dida can give me a lot and lead me to eliminate my defects.”
To close, a message to the fans: “I’m happy to be here, see you on Saturday at San Siro.”
Welcome Mirante! Best of luck.