Berlusconi: My investment in Milan was not a temporary spark, but a lasting flame

On the occasion of AC Milan's 120th birthday, the club's official Twitter released an interview video with former president Berlusconi, who recalled his journey to build the Red and Black Dynasty.

"I've always been a Milan fan, when I was a kid I went to the stadium with my father and Milan was in my heart. Later when I saw the downturn in Milan I decided to buy it, and after that a wonderful story began. It was not a momentary spark, but a lasting flame. In the first year we built on the original team, and then we had a heavy reinforcement campaign. ”

"We met Sacchi and he gave us a guarantee of formation, on the pitch, he has the ability to create a great team. We immediately made a plan, at first many people thought we were too ambitious, but with the arrival of the league title we gradually realized the plan, and then we won the Champions League and the Intercontinental Cup. We carried out a spiritual mobilization: all those who worked in Milan were called to the Pomerio Castle, and all united to work towards the goal. ”

<b>About Saki</b>

"I like him very much because he is a respectful, humble person who can answer questions accurately. I immediately realized when I met him that he was the right coach for us. During that period, the philosophy of defensive football dominated Italian football, especially when playing away from home, when all teams only played counter-attacks. What we want is a team that can win, that is convincing, that can score a lot. ”

<b>About Van Basten</b>

"I met him through newspapers and television, and then I decided I was going to sign him at all costs. Initially he didn't want to come to Italy, so I had to do my best to eloquence and persuasion. Eventually he came to Milan, and the story after that was known to everyone. ”

<b>About coaches</b>

"The only coaches who have worked with me in complete harmony are Sacchi, Capello and Ancelotti."

<b>About winning</b>

"Our initial goal was something that no one believed could be achieved, so I am absolutely satisfied with what we have achieved. It was because of Milan's victory that I became the most successful president in the world. ”

<b>About the fans</b>

"Whenever I go shopping, someone always tells me he's a Milan fan and he's going to thank me for Milan. This is happening not only in Italy, but also abroad. ”

He was in charge of Milan for 31 years (1986-2017), during which time the team won 28 titles: 8 Serie A titles, 5 Champions Leagues, 5 UEFA Super Cups, 3 Toyota Cup (Club World Cup), 1 Italian Cup and 6 Italian Super Cups.

(My name is Leonardo da Vinci)