Milan take on Atalanta this weekend and Giacomo Bonaventura admits it will be “an emotional moment.”
The midfielder made the move to San Siro on transfer deadline day, having previously been very close to joining Inter.
“I am very fond of the city and the team, so it will certainly be a special match for me and an emotional moment,” Bonaventura told Milan Channel.
“If I am here today, the credit goes to Atalanta. I will be emotional, but when I step on to the field I’ll concentrate on doing my best.”
Milan take on Atalanta this weekend and Giacomo Bonaventura admits it will be “an emotional moment.”
The midfielder made the move to San Siro on transfer deadline day, having previously been very close to joining Inter.
“I am very fond of the city and the team, so it will certainly be a special match for me and an emotional moment,” Bonaventura told Milan Channel.
“If I am here today, the credit goes to Atalanta. I will be emotional, but when I step on to the field I’ll concentrate on doing my best.”
Jack wore the Orobici jersey from 2006 to 2014, becoming a firm fixture at the Stadio Azzurri d’Italia.
“Atalanta have made themselves respected by the bigger clubs in recent years, as they have excellent players and are well-prepared for every game. Therefore Milan must impose our style on the match to win.
“We need to pick up points in Serie A and catch up with the others. Our reaction in the Coppa Italia against Sassuolo was positive, but now we have to focus on making up lost ground.”
Milan will also face Lazio in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals on January 27.
“In order to go forward in the Coppa we have to take on stronger and stronger opponents. The fixture list will be tough from now on and we must be ready to give our all in both competitions.”
The Rossoneri are aided by the arrival of Alessio Cerci on loan from Atletico Madrid.
“He is a fast player with a great left foot. Here we can put him in the right condition to reach his best standards.”