In an interview to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Boateng said: "Dear Milan, I am the future of football. I play like Gattuso, a strong one, but I am also a good person".

"My multi-racial football in the greatest club. Milan's history is unique. Together we can win everything. My icons? Zidane and Rivaldo in the past, now Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldinho".