AC Milan defender Matteo Gabbia says president Gerry Cardinale aims to raise club ambitions
AC Milan defender Matteo Gabbia spoke to Sky Sport while the team was on a pre‑season tour in Perth, Australia. He said the presence of club president Gerry Cardinale is “very important” and highlighted Cardinale’s ambition to change the club’s direction, urging everyone wearing the Milan shirt to give their maximum.
Gabbia also praised several teammates, stating that Rafael Leao will continue to give his best as long as he stays at the club, that veteran midfielder Tomislav Modric provides lessons beyond football, and that newcomer Mario Gila has brought positivity to the squad. He emphasized that a new coach will bring different ideas and that the team must adapt quickly in order to start the season strongly.
Entities: AC Milan · Gerry Cardinale · Luka Modrić · Matteo Gabbia · Rafael Leão · Tomislav Modric
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gabbia said Luka Modrić has taught him lessons beyond football and praised his curiosity and willingness to improve. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Matteo Gabbia gave an interview in Perth, Australia during AC Milan's pre‑season tour. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gabbia praised new signings Rafael Leão, Luka Modrić and Mario Gila as positive additions to the squad. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gabbia described the presence of Gerry Cardinale as evidence of the ownership’s closeness to the team. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gabbia stated that every player must give their maximum effort for the team. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gabbia said Leão will continue to give his best while at Milan, and his future decisions will involve him, the coach and the president. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gabbia said club president Gerry Cardinale is very ambitious and wants to change the club’s direction. (from the three articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gabbia described Mario Gila as a good player who brings positivity to the squad. (from the articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gabbia praised Tomislav Modric for teaching him beyond football and being constantly curious. (from the articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Matteo Gabbia gave an interview in Australia during AC Milan's pre‑season tour. (from the three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gabbia said the team must adapt quickly to a new coach’s ideas to start the season strongly. (from the articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gabbia said Rafael Leao will give his maximum as long as he remains at AC Milan. (from the articles)