
Gerry #Cardinale, Founder and Managing Partner of RedBird, present in Bologna, issued the following pre-match statement
"I didn't want to miss being here for a start of the season that promises to be more challenging than ever, both in Italy and in Europe.
As repeatedly stressed, our goal is to continue to improve in order to win, both in Serie A and on the world stage.
But we cannot do this without being open to change and new approaches. And in the current scenario, our ability to successfully realise a positive evolution, on and off the pitch, can only come about through shrewd and sophisticated financial management.
Let us not misunderstand, however. It must be very clear that RedBird is here to win. But we are here to win 'smartly', because we want to win for a long time, not just once. We may not always do well, but we will not stop trying until we have won everything we can.
This season that begins will be a long and demanding one, but I am sure that our boys, under the guidance of Coach #Pioli, will face it with a passion worthy of the history of this glorious club.
We have many new faces to whom we are excited to welcome to Milanello. For our part, we will accompany and support our team in every moment of this new journey with strong commitment and with a passion equal to that which they will put on the pitch, supported by the extraordinary support they invariably receive off the pitch, So tonight, more than ever, let me say: Forza #Milan, always!"