Milan, Origi: “Maldini and Massara decisive. Lukaku? It will be nice to challenge him”

He comes from a club in which, in six years of marriage, he has won a championship, a League Cup, a national cup, a Champions League, a Uefa Super Cup and a Club World Cup. In short, a very full belly. Yet, despite the sender being that Liverpool which has become one of the big names in Europe, Divock Origi did like all those who set foot for the first time in the Rossoneri world: goosebumps in the trophy room at Casa Milan, wide eyes of in front of the photos of the old champions hanging at Milanello. For those who arrive, Milan was and remains the land of toys.

Gratitude

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On the other hand, in front of him in the conference room of the Rossoneri sports center is Maldini who, with Massara, strongly wanted him in the Rossoneri. “Maldini is a footballer who is part of the world hall of fame, for me he can only be a great example. He and Massara as managers have built an exceptional path, it was crucial to talk with them. For me it is a great honor, I am very grateful to be part of this group ”. This is a concept that Origi often repeats, and not out of flattery but out of deep conviction. She smiles a lot and appears as a person very convinced of herself and of the choice made for his career. “Here I felt great vibes that day when I played against Milan (with Liverpool in the Champions League last season, when Divock also scored the winning goal for the Reds, ed), I felt the history, culture and enthusiasm that surrounded everything and everyone. When Milan scored I felt a total alignment between players, coach and fans ”.

Roles

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The attacker tells how the dialogue with the Devil has evolved. “The first contacts took place at the end of the season, even though I was very focused on Liverpool. At the end of the year I understood the project better and then I shared it. For me it was a clear decision and in line with this project “. Project within which Origi wants to immerse himself with the right timing. In three quarters of an hour of the conference, he does not miss half a slogan, no statement to effect, he does not let himself be ensnared by forecasts on the number of goals. “Me, like Giroud, the one with heavy nets? I followed the path of Milan and important goals scored by Olivier. We as attackers always have to prepare to deliver the decisive blow, but it is a gradual process. I always aim to give my best. Obviously, it is very important to be able to play a decisive role, but for me the process of development, growth and continuity is important ”.

Caution

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And never mind if you have to wait a little longer to start working seriously. From the medical point of the situation made last Monday, about 15 days of re-athletization and therapies arose, with the gradual return to the group in order to be ready for the first championship. On the other hand, Origi comes from a muscle injury that did not allow him to play the Champions League final, and therefore caution is needed. “From the outside there is a lot of talk about my injuries, but I have participated mainly in the Liverpool seasons on the pitch … And in any case, injuries have always helped me to come back stronger than before and get to know my body better. I feel great, physically I feel I have maximum control of myself “. When Lukaku is appointed to him and the derby with Inter – he who is a specialist in derby, even against Romelu -, he smiles: “You must always be ready, live every match as a challenge, and I love challenges very much. I am eager and anxious to face Inter. Lukaku is a great player, a great one plus for Serie A and for me it will be nice to play against him. What are my teammates like? I like them all, you feel a great cohesion. I spoke to Pioli and I can tell you that we have great enthusiasm to start this journey together. We have great ambitions. Pioli did a great job with the group, instilling passion and with the idea of ​​allowing everyone to bring out the best in themselves. I can not wait to start. The most realistic promise I can make is to give my best, hoping to be able to write many pages of good football together ”.