Milan signed a goalkeeper to compete with Maignan

Milan, waiting for tomorrow to come Ruben Loftus-Cheek and close his signing from Chelsea, today announced his first reinforcement for the 2023-2024 season. It’s about the Italian goalkeeper Marco Sportiellowho at 31 years old came to the ‘rossonero’ club as a free agent at the end of his contract and signed until 2027. He comes from Atalanta, which he joined in 2012 although he was loaned to Carpi, Fiorentina and Frosinone .

“I have been a Milan fan since I was born, I come from a family of Milan fans, so for me it’s a dream come true”. These were Sportiello’s first words as a Milan player in an interview with the club’s media. “It’s a source of pride for me, I want to restore the confidence of the club “.

Sportiello confessed his admiration for Sebastiano Rossi, legendary former Milan goalkeeper who won the Champions League (1994) and five ‘scudettos’ among other titles. “When I was little, he was my idol, a role model. I liked his way to the goal.”

A calling position. “There was nothing in particular that made me choose the role of goalkeeper,” Sportiello said. “My body helped me a lot, I was quite tall when I was young so they taught me to be in this position.”

He will replace Maignan whom he praises

Sportiello first came on as a substitute unquestionably Mike Maignan, who he praises “It goes without saying. We’re talking about a very strong goalkeeper, one of the best in the world. I can learn a lot from him, even though I’m 31 years old. I’m happy to work with him and the other goalkeepers.”

in Milan will meet again with Stefano Pioli, which he already has as a coach. “I spent a year (the 2017-2018 season) with him in Florence. I had a great time, it was a good season. I always feel good with him, there is great esteem between us. He gave me a lot, even We worked together for a year. I’m happy to work with him again.”