Ante Rebic has reflected on the time that he spent at AC Milan, admitting that he proved something to himself at the club.
Rebic’s four-year spell with Milan came to an end in the summer of 2023 when he left for Besiktas, and it was certainly a roller coaster ride for the forward. He initially struggled to make an impact after joining from Eintracht Frankfurt, and a quick departure seemed imminent.
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However, he exploded into life in the second part of his debut campaign with a run of important goals. Then in 2020-21 he had his most prolific season with the Rossoneri, scoring 11 goals and providing three assists in Serie A, including a hat-trick against Torino in a 7-0 rout.
In the end the Croatian player for Milan from 2019 to 2023, making 123 appearances and scoring 29 goals in all competitions. After a tough spell in Turkey, he has ended up with Hajduk Split in Croatia, and he reflected on his time at San Siro in an interview with his new club.
“From a footballing perspective, my time at Milan was the best. I played at the highest levels and with big names. I proved to myself that I could be there,” he said.
He was very good during the scudetto season. Without Leao he would have played more and scored even more.
He was super solid and could partner with Leao/Ibra or who ever up front. Nothing but Ice in his veins.
I’ll always remember that 4-2 win against Juve. He was playing ball!