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00:00 Welcome to the press conference for the interview.
00:07 The question from Luca Fazzini. Welcome again.
00:10 Good morning, Tijani. Welcome to Milan. You were very warmly welcomed. What were your first impressions? Can you describe what your first days were like here in Milan, with the meetings with Pioli and all the people working within the team?
00:33 I can say that I had a really great welcome. I'm very happy. The first days were really good. I spoke with the coach, Pioli. I also spoke with my team-mates who gave me a warm welcome. I'm very happy about everything.
00:57 The history of Milan… There are many great Dutch players, but especially in midfield there's Rijkaard, Seedorf, Van Bommel, De Jong. Do you feel you have something to say about this? Milan fans have a particular feeling about the Dutch world. Everyone has made history in one way or another.
01:25 Yes, of course. When I was younger, I saw all these players. They were fantastic players. What they did for this club is absolutely incredible. They were great players. I can't compare myself to them.
01:50 I hope I can do some very positive things with Milan and this club.
01:56 We have seen a number of videos.
01:59 You're the star of the European Cup against an Italian side this winter. Tell us what kind of player you are. With Pioli you could play in a 4-3-3 or a 4-2-3-1. What kind of player are you? Yesterday he said you're an attacking player. Do you like to score?
02:21 Yes, I'm a modern midfielder. I'm a do-it-all, a jolly. I can play in a defensive role, but I'm more of an attacking player than a defensive player. I'll create opportunities for my team-mates.
02:44 We've read a bit about your no-go at Barcelona, which probably wasn't a direct one, but simply a preference for Milan. Can you tell us how it went?
03:01 Initially I spoke to Geoffrey Mokada and Pioli. They explained what they expected of me as a midfielder and made it easier for me to choose. I'm very proud to play for this club. It's a great club.
03:22 You've played against Lazio. What do you think about the Italian league? What do you think you need to work on more to get you into the big leagues?
03:50 I think the position in the game is much more free. I can focus more on the tactical side and make myself a more complete player as well.
04:09 You've spoken about your position in Milan. Loftus-Chic also spoke about it. He's here to move forward and stay in the middle. What kind of project do you have in mind for the midfield?
04:31 Thank you.
04:37 Pioli wants to play with two midfielders who are capable of creating chances and wants me to play as a midfielder on the wings, to assist my team-mates as best I can.
05:03 We've heard about Kovmainen's arrival from Zed. What are the similarities and differences between you and him?
05:28 I don't think we have a similar style of play. I would say there are some differences. He has a very strong shot.
05:48 As for me, I'm a more creative player. I create chances and I focus on dribbling. I'm currently in training. I won't be playing from today. I think training will be continued tomorrow.
06:10 Tijani, welcome. I wanted to ask you about your last season. What has changed in you? Have you been more confident on and off the pitch?
06:30 Yes, of course. The season before I went to the substitution a lot of times. That season I really felt in a good place. I felt like a different player in the midfield.
06:47 I've improved my confidence in myself. I owe that to the other players in my team who have given me the chance to accelerate my preparation.
07:07 Tijani, welcome to Milan. Have you heard from any of your team-mates, even in the Dutch national team? Have you been involved in the National League? Have they told you anything special about Milan?
07:27 Yes, I've spoken to a few people. One in particular told me how great it would be to play here in Italy. This opportunity would give me a better chance to grow in a fantastic club.
07:55 Hi, welcome. What do you think is your main strength? And since there have been a lot of Dutch players, what do you think is your biggest strength?
08:17 My main strength is to create chances. I also like dribbling, creating chances for dribbling. What I'll do here will be even better than what I did with my team.
08:39 Sijdorf is a player I admire. It's difficult to compare yourself to other players.
08:51 You said you wanted to have two midfielders who open up the line-up and one who is more defensive. I'd like to know if you're the one who can open up the line-up with Loftus-Czik.
09:02 I also wanted to ask if you're curious to play with any of your team-mates. You said you like to create chances. There are a lot of Aopuli-Cziks here in Milan. Is there anyone in particular you're interested in?
09:13 I saw the games from AC Milan last season in the Champions League. For example, Rafa Leao and Landez. They're players I'd love to play with in the future. I can't wait to start playing against them.
09:42 Hi Tiziani and welcome to Milan. I wanted to ask you what you think is the next step for you in your career?
09:58 I think it's a step forward for me to develop even more as a football player. We have a great season ahead of us and I think it's a step forward for my development and I think I'll win some titles.
10:21 We know you like to play on the wing and you're good on the pitch. You've had a lot of great players, from Pirlo to Beckham. Are you ready to take on that responsibility?
10:38 Yes, it's something I do during training. It's what I do. It's not something everyone is capable of doing. I'll do it my way.
10:56 Let's close with a question from Carlo Pellegatti.
11:01 I went to see the Golden Delicious Rinders and I asked what they were. They're Dutch apples. Do you want to be a Golden Delicious Rinder?
11:17 I wanted to know what you like and what worries you about the Italian league. Golden Delicious Rinders, it's not just the apple.
11:28 I hope also that I won't be the Golden Delicious Rinder.
11:38 I'm not afraid of making mistakes. I want to have confidence in my game on the pitch and I'll show it. I'll play my game and I'll try to do my best.
12:00 Thank you, Tijani. Thank you, everyone.
12:04 Thank you. Thank you, everyone.
12:06 Everyone.
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