PAVLOVIĆ: "I'M READY, I WILL GIVE 200%"

Strahinja Pavlović has introduced himself. Following the official announcement and while awaiting his first training session with the team, the Serbian defender answered questions from the press, accompanied by Zlatan Ibrahimović, at the conference broadcast live from Casa Milan on the AC Milan Official App.

ROSSONERI ARRIVAL
"I thank everyone for the warm welcome. This is an incredible Club with a rich history of great success. Zlatan was crucial for me, the more I spoke with him, the more I was convinced. Everyone's desire to have me here was decisive. My goals align with those of the club. For me, this is a dream come true. Milanello is beautiful, and I also like the city".

CHARACTERISTICS
"I'm here to give my all. I see myself as an aggressive player. I still need to talk with the coach, but I'm here to make myself available and do whatever is asked of me. Being left-footed is an advantage because there aren't many defenders who play with their left foot. We all improve day by day, every training session and every match is an opportunity to learn something. I've watched many AC Milan games, and the entire team needs to work together to play aggressively and concede less defensively. I'm in good shape and ready to start".

SERIE A
"I've spoken with many national teammates who have played or are currently playing in Italy, and they've told me that this is the right choice for me, that I can grow a lot here. Italy has several strong and well-prepared teams, and the level is high. As for the rivalry with Inter, I believe there is respect between the two clubs, which is definitely a positive thing. I've faced them in the Champions League, and they have a lot of quality up front. I played in the Belgrade derby at 17, and that taught me how to handle the pressure of matches like these".

REFERENCES AND EMOTIONS
"I chose the number 31 because I wore it at Salzburg, and then I learned that Stam also wore 31 here at AC Milan. He has always been a hero to me. I’m truly happy to be here, and I want to get on the field and show all my qualities. I hope the fans will appreciate my style of play. My family is proud and they will definitely come to support me at San Siro".

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIĆ

THE WELCOME
"We have been following him for a long time and he convinced us all. We were looking for a defender with his characteristics, and his profile was ideal. He is aggressive and left-footed, like Theo. He is strong in aerial duels, intense, plays without fear, and has the right attitude. At 22, he is young with great potential for improvement but already has Champions League experience and has played in the European Championship. We are pleased to have him here and I am confident that he will be appreciated by the fans because he always gives 200% on the field. Strahinja is a leader both on and off the pitch despite his young age. Welcome to AC Milan".

THE SQUAD
"We have five central defenders, although Pierre Kalulu can play on the right, but Pavlović is the only left-footed one, which is an important characteristic for us. This transfer market needs to add the finishing touches to what is missing in our squad, and the arrival of Strahinja aligns with this strategy".

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