Leo: Lille wanted to sell me to Inter Milan, and I insisted on refusing me. I chose Milan 100 times.

Leo participated in the recording of the podcast program "Say Less", reviewing his entire career and talking about the anecdotes of joining AC Milan.

About joining Milan

Leo: "I almost went to Inter, it was crazy. The director of sports at Lille told me at the time: 'Leo, we are about to sell you to Inter.' I responded: 'No, I performed very well this season, I want to stay for another season to continue improving and build confidence for the next stop.' But he insisted: 'No, I have to sell you, it's a great opportunity for you and the club, and the transfer fee is quite considerable.' I still insist on refusing Inter Milan. Three weeks later, the director came to me again: 'Milan is interested in you. 'I immediately said: 'If it was Milan, I would be willing to accept the offer. 'Two days later, he came back with Milan's official offer and said that someone was going to call me. Maldini contacted me via video phone, not a normal phone but a video! Maldini said: 'You must come, we are ready to sign you. 'I replied: 'I accept', and I can't refuse at all. '

Why choose Milan?

Leo: "The players such as Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Kaka, and Seedorf who have been influenced since childhood are legends. What's more, Milan has seven Champions League trophys, and only Real Madrid has more than them. Between Milan and Inter Milan, I will choose Milan a hundred times."

First arrived in Milan

Leo: "When I received a call from Martini, I was in the hotel where I was training in Portugal. After going to Milan with my family, I stayed in the hotel for a month. It was not until the first home game that I truly realized the greatness of this club. The packed stadium was shocking, and the madness was hard to describe. The same was true when we won the Serie A championship. This experience is something that players must feel personally to understand the weight of playing for Milan."

The feeling of the first Milan derby?

Leo: "Exciting. The streets are completely blocked, and the eyes are intertwined with red and blue. Fans even slapped the team bus. Always so crazy, as if they are in a battlefield of life and death. Even if they perform poorly in the season or are in a sluggish state before the derby, they must be super focused as long as the derby week comes. Because people will talk about this game all season."

The feeling of standing side by side with legends such as Ronaldo, Shevchenko, Maldini, Ibrahimovic and others?

Leo: "Always carry the same joy and responsibility, and do both to perform well and enjoy the competition. I am not here to be a flash in the pan, people should remember my contribution. I am proud of my current achievements and long to continue this trajectory."