Allegri introduces himself to Milan: Don't mention the title, we want the Champions League. Let's lay the foundations...

2025-07-07 15:58:00, Sport CNA

Allegri introduces himself to Milan: Don't mention the title, we want the

After 11 years, Massimiliano Allegri returns to the Milan bench, officially starting his second adventure with the Rossoneri. In the press conference, the technician stated that the main objective is to return to the Champions League. He emphasized that Milan must function as a single body, while the first six months will be used to lay the foundations of the team.

"The number one objective is to get the team back into the Champions League. I'm happy and I have a lot of enthusiasm. We will have to be a single body and all work in the same direction. This is essential for a club like Milan.

I was lucky enough to work at Milan for 4 years with President Berlusconi and Adriano Galliani. Thanks to them and the players, I had the opportunity to win. Then I went to Juventus where I worked for 8 years. I try to put the players in the conditions to win, but everything starts from the club, which must be a single unit. I am sure that will be the case at Milan. The team is at a very good level, there are valuable players and director Tare is following all situations. The objective is to be in the best shape by the end of August. Then the work begins, the first six months will serve to lay the foundations.

In March we will see where we are and it will be decided for the season. We must work with determination to be in the best possible shape in March. The first objective is for Milan to return to the Champions League, because it is a world-class team. In March we must be in those positions. We must return Milan to the Champions League, this is the objective that we must all have in mind. And we will only get there with daily work”, said Allegri.

Allegri praised sporting director Igli Tare and confirmed that for the moment he is happy with the current group of 25 players. The coach did not mention the title as an objective, but asked for daily work and professionalism to be in important positions in the spring.

"It's a club I have a lot of love for. When Tare called me, I felt very excited. Within an hour of talking we decided to start this adventure, which I'm very excited about."

The transfer market is handled by director Igli Tare, the departures have been decided jointly. I have 25 players at my disposal and I am very happy with them. The important thing is to work well to be ready on August 17, when we have the first match in the Coppa Italia.

Title? When you work at Milan you have to have the ambition to achieve the maximum. You need this conviction. If we are going to be in important positions in the end, we will fight for it. At the moment there is no point in making statements. We have to be responsible, professional and concrete.

Maignan will be the captain, I'm happy he decided to stay. He's one of the best goalkeepers in Europe. Leao is an exceptional player who will surely have a great season.

"Let's wait for Modric to come, he won't come before August. Then we have Riçi, Loftus-Cheek, Fofana, Bondo, Musah... We have good players. We will probably play with 3 midfielders, then we will place them according to their characteristics. I hope to get something more out of Leao. I believe in him. He is entering the age of maximum maturity, he has all the conditions to do well", declared Allegri.