A.C.Milan defender Thiago Silva, who together with David Luiz of Benfica forms Mano Menezes' Brazil central defense, spoke about Juan: "I said many times that he's an example for me, inside and outside the pitch. With Lucio they were the strongest defensive pair in the world. To replace them is a dream coming true, you must play with great calm and concentration".

Then he spoke about the new Milan: "There are four attackers with different characteristics, they can all do well together. For me it is not a problem to play with this kind of attack, but our defense must work well. My future? I do like the club and the city of Milan. I am very happy here and I will stay until 2014".