TERRACCIANO: "HERE TO CARVE OUT MY FUTURE"

Today is Terracciano Day. After the announcement and his first steps into the Rossoneri world, today sees his presentation press conference at Milanello. The thoughts and feelings of Filippo, our new defender, were broadcast from 14:00 CET, LIVE on the AC Milan Official App, YouTube and Milan TV. Before answering questions from journalists, the new Rossonero opened the conference with a brief statement: "I wanted to thank Verona, squad and city, all my teammates and coaches from my time there who helped me, in their own ways, to grow. Especially Jurić, the first to believe in me and who made me understand the importance of work and dedication. I  am forever grateful".

HIS ARRIVAL AT MILANELLO
"I am young, and I am collecting experience game by game. I'm learning a lot at every opportunity in this part of my career, with calm and dedication. Everything is different compared to Verona, it's evident in every person I've met and from the environment of Casa Milan and the museum. I have a really good impression from these first few days, it has been an incredible welcome from everyone. But once I'm on the pitch, I'll be thinking about the maximum I can give".

THE DEBUT WITH AC MILAN
"It was a massively strong emotion at the start when I was asked to come on, I concentrated on what I had to do, putting the emotions aside to focus on what needed to be done to help the squad. I saw the right environment for me at AC Milan, to grow. Here I can learn what I need to, not only from a footballing perspective but also as a human. I am here to carve out my future".

WHERE TERRACCIANO PLAYS
"I have never given much importance to the roles assigned to me, it isn't my job and I don't think about it. I have to do my best in the position the coach plays me, I try to adapt myself quickly to each role that I am given, to give my all".

ON COACH PIOLI
"I spoke to him and my father about how they played together in the past, it was a pleasure to discover that. The Coach can give me a lot, and I am already learning. I am sure that I will grow a lot and I can't wait to get going. I need to get involved in his plans as soon as possible, get to know the teammates, this way I can contribute".

CHOOSING HIS NUMBER
"My usual 24 is taken by Simon. I chose the 38 for Destiny Udogie: I have an important relationship with him after we shared a journey through the youth sides at Verona and I chose this number after having spoken to him".

THE ROSSONERO ENVIRONMENT
"I've discovered a fantastic atmosphere, I have a great feeling. I know that there is someone for every need I may have that can help me, this is another reason I chose to come here".

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