KRUNIĆ: "FANTASTIC FIRST IMPRESSIONS"

It was the day for new arrivals at Milanello today. Hernandez and Krunic, AC Milan's first summer signings, met the press for the first time as Rossoneri players on the eve of the team's departure for the 2019 International Champions Cup in the USA. During the press conference, which was streamed live on Facebook and Youtube, Rade had the following to say:

FIRST IMPRESSIONS
"The first impressions I've had have been fantastic, just like I expected. I'm at a great Club, it's been going great for me so far. I can't wait to play for this team and wear the Rossoneri shirt. I've dreamt about AC Milan since I was little and especially since I've been in Italy. I'm really happy that I've become a top-quality player and I'm here at this Club."

ON HIS POSITION
"I'm a modern mezz'ala, caple of contributing to both phases of play. Before, I was compared to Hamsik, but I think he has more technical ability and I'm more of a physical player. My idol is Kaká, even if he was more of an attacking player and played further up the pitch. Because of the characteristics he possesses, I also watch a lot of De Bruyne. I feel a lot more mature compared to my first years in Italy: my most important quality is accelerating with the ball at my feet. I feel strong, both from a technical and physical point of view."

ON COACH GIAMPAOLO
"I've known him for four years now, he was my first Coach in Italy. Nothing's changed: he has a great vision regarding how to play. He likes his teams to keep hold of the ball, and us players will enjoy ourselves on the pitch. The youngsters will be able to develop a lot under him. The Coach deserves this chance and he'll be able to do very well at AC Milan, like he's already done at Empoli and Sampdoria."

ON BENNACER
"In my opinion, he's ready to join AC Milan, he's a very strong player. In the past, I've played with players like Pjanic and Paredes, I think that Bennacer is close to their level. I'd be really happy if he joined the Club."

PHYSICAL CONDITION 
"I'm feeling fine, much better in fact: I've already begun to do things as part of the group. Maybe I could have already returned to the team but we didn't want to risk it, I think that in America I'll get back to full fitness."

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