Athekame discusses growth path at Milan, his preferred position and Allegri’s words

Zachary Athekame has shared his first phrases since finishing the transfer to AC Milan from Younger Boys, chatting with the membership’s official channels.

After reaching an settlement with Younger Boys at round €10m, Milan introduced the signing of Athekame on Friday morning. The fitting-back has hit the bottom working, making his first coaching session at Milanello, and he needs to be known as up for the Bari recreation tomorrow.

Talking to MilanTV for his first official interview as a Milan participant, Athekame shared his ideas on the transfer, what he expects to study in Italy, his most popular place, and what Max Allegri advised him upon becoming a member of the workforce.

Welcome Zachary, it’s your first day at AC Milan. Are you able to inform us how you are feeling?

“Hey, initially a number of satisfaction, I’m very completely happy. I can’t wait to get began.”

You wore the Rossoneri colors at Neuchâtel. Did you ever think about sooner or later coming to Milan?

“Sure, in fact. I’ve already worn these colors. I like them quite a bit, and I’m very completely happy to put on them once more.”

You’ll be one of many youngest gamers within the workforce. How do you assume you’ll slot in and what would you wish to study out of your new teammates?

“Sure, I’m one of many youngest within the squad. I believe there’s a number of expertise on this workforce and I have to study from every of those gamers to maintain bettering. I’m actually completely happy about that.”

You’ve arrived at Milan just some days after Ardon Jashari. You performed with him for Switzerland U21. Have you ever spoken about this new step you’re taking collectively?

“Sure, I do know Ardon from Switzerland U21. I’ve already spoken with him. I’m actually trying ahead to seeing him once more at coaching.”

What are you aware about AC Milan and Serie A, and what do you assume are your traits that can finest match Italian soccer?

“I do know Serie A. I’ve already watched a number of matches. Serie A is a really tactical league. I believe I can convey my character, my character, and I wish to assist the workforce as a lot as doable.”

What modifications do you anticipate in transferring from the Swiss Tremendous League to Serie A?

“I believe it’s a totally totally different league. In Italy, it’s extra tactical than in Switzerland. I’m very excited to start out and to study from my teammates, and I’ll be very attentive with the intention to enhance alongside them.”

What’s your most popular place on the pitch?

“I’m a right-back. I can even play as a wing-back, in a 3-5-2. These are my positions.”

Have you ever spoken with Allegri and what did he inform you?

“Sure, I’ve already spoken with the coach. He advised me that in Italy, it’s a very good league for defenders, a spot to study tactically, and I’m actually excited to start out.”

What do you anticipate from this journey, and the way decided are you to provide your most day-after-day?

“Truthfully, I solely anticipate optimistic issues from this journey. I can’t wait to start out at this nice membership. I anticipate to study quite a bit and assist the workforce as a lot as doable. I come right here decided and stuffed with ambition.”

What are your strengths and what can you continue to enhance?

“I believe I can enhance in each space. As you mentioned, I’m a younger participant, so I nonetheless have quite a bit to work on. I’m becoming a member of a terrific membership, with nice gamers, and now it’s as much as me to study as a lot as doable day-after-day whether or not in coaching or in matches. In any case, I’m able to play for this workforce.”

Have you ever ever been to San Siro? How do you think about your first second on the stadium?

“No, truthfully, San Siro is a type of legendary stadiums we’ve all talked about. The ambiance is phenomenal. It’s an enormous, world fanbase. I actually can’t wait to start out taking part in there.”

Take a look at the digital camera and ship your first message to the Milan followers…

“Ciao tifosi, I’m very completely happy to be right here. I can’t wait to start out, see you on the stadium!”

As mentioned, Athekame will probably be known as up for tomorrow’s recreation (by all accounts) however he’s not likely anticipated to play. Milan must win the sport and Allegri is anticipated to depend on the gamers who’ve featured an honest quantity already.