Ten months after hanging up his boots, Simon Kjaer has mirrored on his time at Milan, revealing calm gratitude and placing honesty about his profession, the membership’s evolution, and what lies forward.
“I’m a fan of Milan and Denmark,” .
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“In 2022, when a teammate parked at Milanello, I might see the enjoyment on his face. That Scudetto season summed up all the pieces – the unity, the need. Ibra created pressure, in good and dangerous methods. He solely wished to win, and Pioli was good sufficient to handle the chaos. Zlatan taught me quite a bit.”
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 01: Simon Kjaer of AC Milan seems on throughout the Serie A TIM match between SS Lazio and AC Milan – Serie A TIM at Stadio Olimpico on March 01, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
However he admits the chemistry of that title-winning facet has pale.
“There have been too many modifications at each stage,” he mentioned.
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“I used to be harm like each Milan fan, however now I really feel a lot better.”
Kjaer optimistic about Milan future
Kjaer praised since taking up in the summertime, because the Rossoneri sit comfortably within the race for the Scudetto, up there with the likes of Inter, Napoli and Roma.
“Milan are Milan once more. Bringing in gamers like Modrić and Rabiot restored expertise: considered one of soccer’s most underrated qualities. They’ll win the Scudetto as a result of they lastly have the suitable coach. Now you understand who’s in cost.”
Modric and Rabiot each arrived in the summertime and have had an prompt affect on the squad. Modric has been displaying that he nonetheless has his class, even on the age of 40. Rabiot, in the meantime, is again in Serie A with one thing to show and was distinctive earlier than his latest damage.
PARMA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Rafael Leao of AC Milan talks throughout an interview previous to the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and AC Milan at Stadio Ennio Tardini on November 08, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
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Kjaer additionally supplied a candid message to Rafael Leão:
“He could be among the best on the planet, however he wants assist. He’s 26: by 29 it’ll be too late. He should enhance one % daily. He can’t do it alone. He wants a coach and a membership to information him.”
Reflecting on his retirement, Kjaer mentioned leaving soccer was “arduous however proper,” selecting household and stability in Italy over compromises overseas.
“I finished for my youngsters,” he defined. “I’d already missed half their lives. Now I’m prepared for a brand new chapter — perhaps again in Italy, working for a membership I really like.”