News, goals, and analysis – only on the official A BOLA app. Two days after arriving in Italy and one day after getting to know his new home in Milan, Ruben Amorim was officially presented this Wednesday as the new coach of Milan, and the Portuguese began by apologizing for not speaking Italian yet. “I want to apologize for not speaking Italian, I know it’s important and I promise I will be quick. I tried on the first day, so I know the importance. It is an honor to be here, I am so happy, I feel that here people feel the club. I love Milanello, it has history. I love the staff, I couldn’t be happier. I feel at home and we’ll see,” he started by saying at the press conference, admitting that he has the same feeling as when he signed for Sporting. “It’s more difficult. These iconic clubs are a big challenge, but if we can do it, it’s more than a title. It’s about being part of the history of a club with iconic names. This is the challenge I want. I know I will be happier if I try, but it’s difficult because I have followed Milan since I was a child; it’s hard to take on these kinds of challenges. The belief I had at Sporting is the same I have now, perhaps with a bit more hunger, maybe because of the last adventure. I believe in myself and in the structure, in the club; I know it’s a tough league, you really have to know the Italian league, but I think I learn quickly. Everything I thought when I said that phrase at Sporting [What if it goes well?], I can say today and I believe everything will go well,” he said, explaining his decision to accept the challenge. “I didn’t accept just because it’s Milan. I went to the first meeting with many concerns because of all the changes at the club, but after the first meeting, I told them I was the coach of Milan. They didn’t know yet because we had to discuss the contract, but I was convinced. I looked at the team, which has principles I like; we defended well this season. We need to score more goals. I had good meetings, and when you feel you have people around you, a club like Milan, a big challenge, of course, it was what I wanted at this stage of my career,” he stated.
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