Boateng: ‘I have no fear’

KEVIN-PRINCE BOATENG is ready for the new season as a Rossonero.

The Ghanaian joined the Rossoneri two days ago on loan from Genoa with option to buy, and today (Friday) he held his first press conference as an AC Milan player during his official presentation.

The 23-year-old has told he has no fear ahead of the new season and he’s ready to play already on Sunday in the Trofeo Berlusconi.

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This is what Kevin-Prince Boateng, your new No. 27, had to say today as it appeared on acmilan.com:

On his first feelings as a Rossoneri:
“Like all footballers, I was and am aware that Milan is one of the greatest football clubs in the world.
Team-mates, the coaching staff have all welcomed me like a big family. I have also been impressed by the Milanello Sports Center because I’ve never seen anything like it, it is truly impressive. There is everything you need. I have been in Italy for a week, but here at Milanello for only a couple of days and I still have to get to know more about everything.”

On his characteristic:
“You’re the expert and you have to decide what kind of player I am. I Must be assessed by the coach and the fans after watching the game and decide what my strengths and my weaknesses are.”

On his objectives:
“For me, it is not important how I arrived at Milan, I am  now one hundred percent a Milan player and I have to prove to myself to the coach that I can play at this level because that is what everyone expects when a player arrives at an important club like Milan.”

On the competition in midfield:
“I’m not afraid because in a team like Milan competition is important. I know the famous players such as Pirlo, Gattuso and Seedorf and I know I can learn a lot from them. They are very strong players. I need to show my worth and work hard.”

On his fitness:
“I’m already ready to play Sunday night against Juventus in the Berlusconi Trophy. During the holidays I worked hard and got ready because I knew I faced a new challenge away from Portsmouth. Right now I’m ninety percent fit, playing I will certainly be one hundred percent.”

On the deal that brought him here from Genoa:
“Ariedo Braida explained the situation to me, it doesn’t matter how I came here. The important thing is that I am now a Milan player.”

On his position:
“The coach knows how I play and that i can cover many positions. Every player has a preference but my personal preferences do not matter, what matters is what the coach wants. I can play on the right and on the left side of midfield. My versatility allows me to adapt easily in a new team. The only thing I can do is give 100% everyday.”

On competing with Inter in the league:
“Inter had an amazing season last year but I have no fear. I have seen the team we have here at Milan, we have some very important players in all positions so if we can give 100% in all competitions then we will do well. I am not scared in any way.”

On his past:
“Everything that has happened and that you have read about me is all in the past. Now I am here and I am a new person. Everyone makes mistakes, all I ask is that you give me a year or two before passing judgement.
Being here at Milan now is a huge step for me in my career. I thank my family and all those people who have helped me get where I am today. Now I have to give it all back to those people. I know that this is a challenge, I accept the challenge and I am ready to face it.”

On his family and his arrival:
“My family and my daughter will arrive on Friday and they cannot wait to see all the good things that I have seen over the last few days.
Before arriving I was nervous about meeting so many star players but then I went into the changing room and someone like Ronaldinho made me feel right at home and so it was that much easier.”

By Meytar Zeevi, Rossoneri Blog