Giampaolo praises 'extraordinary' Milanello and reveals his goal with AC Milan
"There are many Milan fans, millions of them. Milan is one of the most followed teams in the world. I perceive the history of the club here, what it means to win, the ambitions. I already knew what to expect but now I touch them with my hand. It is right that it is so," he said.
"My way of work? I think you have to be yourself, never play a part that doesn't belong to you. I always think about working to improve. I don't talk much but I try to create an intellectual relationship with my players. I am in love with my players, I always try to recover those who are not at their best. I love workers and those who are silent, sometimes even communicating with attitudes rather than words. I am like that.
"The derby? It is always a different game. For me, it was like that in Genoa and I was lucky enough to never lose. I know what the derby means to the fans, I know that winning matches like this is very important for the fans. To win you have to play football. The derby brings great pressure.
"My staff? It is crucial, I wrap myself in collaboration with 10-12 people who work hard from morning to night. Today the players are monitored every day, we always try to make them perform better. I worry a lot about the psycho-physical state of my players. I have great faith in my staff.
"My project? I love and fall in love with my players. Yesterday I was asked about Praet whom I admire a lot, I respect him a lot but now I'm at Milan and we will do all the right assessments together to build a team as competitive as possible.
"Milanello? It is an extraordinary place. I wanted to know the gardener immediately, the field is very important for me. Here is the best place to be able to train. I had never seen it, it is an extraordinary place to work," Giampaolo concluded.