Matteo Gabbia has landed in Italy after terminating his Villarreal mortgage early, confirming it was ‘at all times my dream to play for Milan.’
The centre-back is a product of their academy and had been anticipated to stay in Spain for the complete season on mortgage, despite the fact that there was no possibility to purchase included.
He was recalled early as a result of damage disaster in Stefano Pioli’s squad, which has dominated out Fikayo Tomori, Malick Thiaw, Pierre Kalulu and extra.
“I’m very blissful,” he instructed reporters when arriving on the airport in Bergamo this night.
“I’m prepared, fired up and tomorrow we’ll begin. Hopefully these are going to be six nice months for me and the staff.”
The Italian should first go his health take a look at with the FIGC earlier than having a medical with Milan docs.
“My dream has at all times been to play for Milan, however I used to be blissful at Villarreal too. I’m glad that the membership considered me to assist the staff.”
It’s a reunion for Gabbia with coach Pioli, who had allowed him to exit on mortgage to get extra common taking part in time.
“The coach requested me if I used to be in good condition. We’ve at all times had a great rapport. The target is to make the followers blissful, attempt to obtain nice issues.”
Gabbia was a teammate to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has since retired and returned to Milan in a brand new advisory function.
“I haven’t spoken to Ibra, however will probably be fascinating to see him in a unique function.”
To date this season, Gabbia has made 13 aggressive appearances for Villarreal.
“Felice che il #Milan abbia pensato a me vista la questione infortuni. #Pioli mi ha chiesto se stessi bene fisicamente. Sarà affascinante vedere #Ibra in un altro ruolo”#Gabbia si ri-presenta cosi!🔴⚫️@tvdellosport @Glongari @AlfredoPedulla @MCriscitiello pic.twitter.com/I1icbFOmxj
— GianluVisco (@GianluVisco) January 2, 2024
