AC Milan presented one of their latest January transfer window acquisitions to the press today, as midfielder Warren Bondo addressed the media alongside Riccardo Sottil and in the presence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Bondo, who was acquired from Monza for €10 million plus bonuses, shared his thoughts on joining the Rossoneri.
The young Frenchman expressed his eagerness to join Milan, stating, “It’s a great team. When they called me on Monday, I was happy, I was only waiting for this. Great players have played here: Nesta, who was my coach, Ronaldinho, Pato, Ibrahimovic, Seedorf, whom I really like. I want to thank Monza—Galliani was like a father to me; when Milan called, he immediately let me go. I thank him.”
Bondo reflected on his previous encounter with Milan, recalling, “The only goal I scored for Monza was against Milan. It was my destiny. I told my family that I only wanted Milan, even if there were other offers. And now I’m here.”
When asked about his expectations at Milan, Bondo ambitiously replied, “To win every game, league, Coppa Italia, Champions League. Our goal is to qualify for the Champions League and win a trophy.”
The midfielder revealed that he chose the number 38 jersey because he had worn it at Monza and it was available at Milan. He also mentioned speaking with fellow Frenchman Youssouf Fofana about the club, adding, “I spoke with him, in French it’s easier. I’m here to help the team. We’ll see how the coach wants me to play.”
Bondo shared a touching anecdote about his former CEO at Monza, Adriano Galliani: “I hadn’t called him yet after accepting Milan’s offer. So after signing, I called him to thank him a lot. He told me he wouldn’t have let me go to any team—except Milan.”
The young player acknowledged the importance of having experienced players like Kyle Walker in the locker room, stating, “Very much. But also Maignan, Fofana—I’m here to learn from everyone.”
Bondo also revealed a conversation with his former coach Alessandro Nesta, who compared him to Milan legends: “He told me I’m a mix between Gattuso and Seedorf. The six months I had with him were great—he did a lot for me. He told me that at Milan it’s real football and that I have to do well here.”
