Galliani backs ‘motivated’ RoniMilan Vice-President Adriano Galliani believes that new signing Ronaldo still has the motivation to play at the top level.
The Brazilian finally landed in Milan on Tuesday evening and will immediately start training with the rest of the team after the Rossoneri and Real Madrid agreed a £5m transfer.
“We are pleased with this signing. He will start his preparation on Wednesday morning, beginning his new life as a Milan player,†said Galliani to Milan Channel.
“Roni is very motivated and that is proved by the fact that he could have earned much more by moving to another country, but he didn’t choose the easy way.
“He really wants to do well. Hopefully, he will return to being Ronaldo – the Fenomeno we all know.â€
Reports have suggested that Milan striker Ricardo Oliveira has also been included in the deal, as Real Madrid asked for the player to join them on a loan deal.
“I can’t deny that we have discussed the possibility of a loan with an option to buy at the end of the season, but I don’t think this will take place,†Galliani insisted. (IMG:
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“I can only say that it is exciting to have Ronaldo here, because of who he is, for all he has done and because he has written his own page in the history of football.
“He has scored many goals in Madrid and Real have officially thanked him for that. He is a star and I am really pleased with his arrival, as well as the signing of Massimo Oddo.â€
The Rossonero does not fear the fans’ reactions, as Ronaldo returns to Milan after wearing city rivals Inter’s shirt from 1997 to 2002.
“It looks like Milan can finally lift their head after what happened in the summer. I am sure that Ronaldo will be greeted by our supporters.
“Intelligent people know that after five years a player can change, this happens to many players every year,†concluded Galliani.
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