Adriano Galliani reveals he rejected a proposal to stay at Monza because the membership’s President and insists the Serie A promotion in 2022 was price greater than a Champions League title received by Milan.
spoke to Gazzetta after formally leaving Monza.
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Galliani served as Monza’s CEO for a number of years, contributing to the primary Monza promotion in Serie A in 2021-22.
Galliani rejected supply to turn out to be Monza President
MONZA, ITALY – AUGUST 13: Silvio Berluconi and CEO of AC Monza Adriano Galliani attend the Serie A match between AC Monza and Torino FC at Stadio Brianteo on August 13, 2022 in Monza, Italy. (Photograph by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Photos)
“It’s a robust emotion. I’m leaving the membership I’ve beloved since I used to be 5 years previous,” Galliani mentioned.
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“When my mom used to take me to the stadium in my metropolis. I thanked the possession that had supplied me the function of President, however I can’t see myself in a membership that doesn’t belong to Berlusconi or Fininvest.”
Galliani, a former Milan director who led the Rossoneri throughout essentially the most profitable years of their historical past, mentioned that Monza’s historic promotion three years in the past was price much more than a Champions League title lifted by Milan.
“Much more. Milan had already received two earlier than Berlusconi,” he mentioned.
Galliani hopes Allegri wins Serie A title with Milan
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan, seems to be on previous to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Bologna FC 1909 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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“Monza had by no means been in Serie A. When the President promised it, some individuals smiled. Identical to when he promised that Milan would turn out to be the World champions.”
Galliani has been linked with a return to Milan, however not too long ago mentioned he’d not take any function at San Siro. The 81-year-old, nevertheless, is assured that Allegri can win the Serie A title this time period.
“Max is a superb coach. I noticed it clearly,” he mentioned.
“When he was at Cagliari, I used to inform him: ‘You will have the physique du function for Milan.’ As a result of to guide an enormous membership, the presence issues. My dream is to win the league on the primary strive, like in 2010. He can do it. I’m optimistic. The Rossoneri administrators made a spot-on alternative.”
