Gazidis丨The new stadium is crucial to getting back to the top and Qualification for the Champions League is crucial

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In an interview earlier, AC Milan CEO Gazidis once again stressed the importance of Champions League qualification and the final opening of the new stadium to the club's medium- and long-term vision. He said the new stadium was crucial to the club's return to the top and that Champions League qualification was as important to Milan as any other team facing relegation.

About your career trajectory

Gazidis: "I have a unique career in football, which started in 1994 when I was building MLS in the United States. Later, I travelled to Arsenal as CEO to prepare a new stadium with Wenger, the Emirates Stadium. Three years ago, I had the privilege of coming to AC Milan when the club went through a bad time. Milan is a global brand with millions of fans, and for me, there's no better project. ”

About the new stadium

Gazidis: "We have to build a new stadium, it's open to everyone, the transformation of the Premier League stadium has fundamentally changed english football and made them the Super League. Italian football has declined somewhat because here we have not invested in infrastructure. Building a new, green and sustainable stadium in Milan is extraordinary, which is crucial to getting back to the top, both on and off the field. ”

About qualification for the Champions League

Gazidis: "It's very important to be able to get into the Champions League and if we don't do that, it's a huge obstacle for the club. For us, Champions League qualification is as important as promotion or relegation is to other clubs. ”

On the impact of the economy on football clubs

Gazidis: "I believe that green and cultural sustainability is the future of our football, people are passionate in terms of personal emotions and we have to be able to get that enthusiasm from the fans, however, if the economic and financial aspects related to transfers and signings are not controlled, then it will be the absence of something at the heart of football. ”