Galliani: I can t imagine working on a team that is not Mr. Bernard Milan Monza covers my life

Galliani was interviewed by Milan Sports Daily today, and he talked about his inner feelings when he bid farewell to Monza. Yesterday, Feining West Group sold 80% of the club's shares to US fund Beckett Layne Ventures, and the resignation of board members will take effect next Monday on September 29.

"I will go back to Monza Cathedral, but no longer to watch the game." President Canadian always pays attention to those dates that are destined, "From September 29, 1975 when I became a shareholder of Monza to September 29, 2025 when I left, 50 years of white, red and black careers covered my life." These 50 years have been included in Milan's glorious 31 years. Finin West bought Monza on September 28, 2018, because the 29th is Saturday and the notary is going to rest. September 29 is also Berlusconi's birthday. Everything is fate.

Galliani, how did you feel when you leave Monza?

"A very strong emotion. I left the club I fell in love with since I was 5, when my mother took me to the stadium, which was my city team. I want to thank the new boss for giving me the opportunity to serve as a president, but I can't imagine working in a club that doesn't belong to Berlusconi and the Fining West Group."

Are there any old memories?

"The promotion to the second division in 1951. I was 7 years old at the time, waiting for the bus that won the victory from Omenia, and the captain Cologne Betti scored. At the age of 15, I lost my mother. My father convinced me to continue watching Monza's game. We tied with Cagliari and Brenner scored. The young Galeone was also on the court at the time."

Monza, who was the president of Bayer, broke the curse on May 2, 2022, and rushed into Serie A.

"In the 44 years I worked with Berlusconi, I have never seen him as happy as winning the first Champions League trophy in Barcelona and witnessing Monza reaching Serie A in Pisa. The subsequent 2022-23 season was also a brilliant year for Monza. Monza was the last joy of President Berlusconi, and I firmly believe in it."

That upgrade of Monza is comparable to Milan winning the Champions League?

"It's even more. Milan has won the Champions League twice before Old Bei bought it. Monza has never entered Serie A. When the chairman promised to let Monza enter Serie A, some people laughed. Just like he promised to make Milan the world champion."

Is it difficult to convince Mr. Bei to acquire Monza?

"It's not difficult. In early September 2018, we had a traditional lunch in Alcore, with Berlusconi, his children and closest colleagues present. Before everyone sat down, I said, 'Do you know Monza is for sale?' Berlusconi told everyone the news. I lowered my head and ate pasta, worried about negative reactions, but the idea was recognized. Berlusconi ordered: 'Adriano, go ahead.' Then Monza went all the way from the C Division to Serie A. Only Berlusconi could achieve this feat. I missed his friendship very much and thought of him every day."

Allegri returned to Milan and was making Milan climb again.

"Uncle Jiong is a great coach. I see it very accurately... When he was still in Cagliari, I told him repeatedly: 'You have the temperament of coaching Milan.' Because to lead a big team, personal image is also important. Uncle Jiong plays football and dresses well. Gulit would say he is a good guy. My dream now is to hope that he will win the championship this season, just like in 2010. He can do it, and I am optimistic. The management of the Ross and Blacks made a very right choice."

Have you never thought about Modric?

"We had Pirlo at that time, and later the Magic Flute went to Real Madrid and became inaccessible. Modric was a great player. He reminded me of Pirlo. Rabiot was decisive and he was always loved by Uncle Gui."