AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali has reflected on his ‘very complicated’ first year at the club and revealed why he feels he will do better this season.
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It was confirmed earlier in the month that Tonali’s initial loan spell from Brescia had been turned into a permanent deal. The Rossoneri did not use the pre-agreed €15m option to buy but instead negotiated a cheaper fee and sent Giacomo Olzer to the Lombardy club as a counterpart.
As per multiple reports, this is mainly because of Tonali’s struggles to adapt in the first season and some apprehension about potentially paying €35m (€10m loan, €15m option and €10m bonuses) for the Italian midfielder. However, they got a deal over the line and now he is here to stay.
Tonali spoke at length about making his move to Milan a permanent one during an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, beginning by talking about a discussion he had with Paolo Maldini after signing his contract.
“It wasn’t my best season, but it was a very complicated year. I tested positive for COVID at the beginning of the season and it took a while to get back in shape. This season will be a different story, I know where I must improve,” he said (via Football Italia).
“I have more experience now, on and off the pitch, I know my team-mates and the coach. I thank the club, because it has bet on me twice. I don’t like the proclamations, but I can assure you that I will do everything to prove to be a player worthy of Milan.”
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