Koni De Winter reveals why he is not going to ‘bang on the desk’ to demand a chance at AC Milan, thinks he was a cut price from Genoa, and what stands Luka Modric aside within the soccer world.
The defender made the transfer from Genoa to San Siro over the summer time at
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To date this season, he has made solely 4 appearances for his new membership, however is effectively conscious that there’s robust competitors beneath coach Max Allegri.
“I’m very essential of myself, and I’ve the ambition to change into a daily participant, however I do know that I’ll must make that state of affairs occur,”
“I don’t have the standing to bang on the desk and make calls for. If I felt that I deserved an opportunity, I wouldn’t hesitate to speak to the coach, however proper now I must be humble. If I carry out effectively within the minutes I do get, then I’ll be rewarded. A minimum of that’s what I hope.”
Milan nonetheless ready to see better of De Winter
GENOA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 15: Koni De Winter of Genoa celebrates after scoring a aim throughout the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and AS Roma at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on September 15, 2024 in Genoa, Italy. (Photograph by Getty Pictures/Getty Pictures)
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There have been additionally a number of different options for De Winter over the summer time earlier than he selected Milan, as Inter, Napoli, Tottenham Hotspur and extra have been all linked along with his companies.
“We’re speaking about AC Milan right here, one of many largest golf equipment in Europe. Ronaldinho performed right here after I was a child. I didn’t have pay per view channels rising up, however I noticed Milan play within the Champions League with Ronaldinho, Alexandre Pato and David Beckham. That attraction stays.
“If AC Milan comes calling, you don’t hesitate. It’s true, different high Italian golf equipment did enquire after me, as did English sides, and golf equipment from the Center East who have been providing some huge cash.
“Look, I perceive the blokes who do go there, however it wasn’t an choice for me proper now. I needed to take the subsequent step in my sporting profession and this switch was excellent.”
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De Winter assures that Milan must also be joyful to have received the race to signal him
“In the event you have a look at how switch charges have developed lately, I believe Milan negotiated worth. I actually don’t suppose Genoa squeezed all the things out of them, however I additionally recognize their angle, because it made the talks go easily and it was all settled in a number of days.”
DUBLIN, IRELAND – MARCH 23: Koni De Winter of Belgium runs with the ball while beneath strain from Evan Ferguson of Republic of Eire throughout the worldwide pleasant match between Republic of Eire and Belgium at Aviva Stadium on March 23, 2024 in Dublin, Eire. (Photograph by Charles McQuillan/Getty Pictures)
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In truth, an settlement was reached so shortly that the followers came upon about it earlier than he did.
“Fabrizio Romano knew about it earlier than I did! I noticed it on Instagram, Koni De Winter on the verge of becoming a member of Milan, after which my cellphone blew up. Shortly after that, my brokers known as, mentioned we have been nearing a deal.”
De Winter is simply 23, however new teammate Luka Modric remains to be pulling the strings at 40 in Serie A.
Having additionally been teammates with Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus, who would he say is the higher participant?
“It’s troublesome to make comparisons, they’re very differing types, each distinctive. I’ve been significantly impressed by Modric. His mind, Luka simply sees soccer otherwise, sooner than anybody else. Mix that with these good ft, effectively.
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“Luka can be a star off the pitch, as he’s modest and doesn’t put himself above the group, even along with his unbelievable report. He by no means complains. If he doesn’t, then why ought to anybody else?
“If Luka have been sitting right here, he’d be genuinely desirous about your life. That angle isn’t frequent in soccer.”