If Tonali, his former teammate at Milan, played a key role in convincing him to leave: “No, I didn’t talk to him when I was in Milan. When I arrived in England he explained to me that Newcastle is a big city, the team is big, not like Milan, but… it’s nice, the fans are incredible”
Hotter than those of Milan? “Difficult, the Milan fans are incredible.”
Did you want to play more at Milan? “Yes, I had three good years with Milan. In the end I didn’t play much. Allegri told me I would play, but I wanted to find something new”
Are you surprised the defense is doing well? No, no, no. Why Pavlovic, Gabbia and Tomori are strong playersI played with them for three years, with Pavlovic one year, but they are strong players, with this coach, with Allegri they are very, very strong, they have experience. I’ve seen some Milan games this year, they defend very well.”
Can Milan win the Scudetto? “Let’s hope, let’s hope, I spoke with Fik (Tomori, ed.) two years ago, let’s hope. Forza Milan!”
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