AC Milan's American owner, Gerry Cardinale, said he wanted to bring the team back to the top of the world after the derby victory against Inter. During an interview with CBS, Cardinale showed tears in his eyes for the first time, expressing the emotion of having won the victory against the Nerazzurri. "For me it became a personal matter. Milan was at the top of the world and we will take them back there. This will probably be one of the biggest things I will do in my career," he said.
The club also renewed the contract of Christian Pulisic, the American striker who scored the opening goal in the derby. Cardinale underlined the strong bond with the player, calling him "Captain America" but also "my franchise player". "There's an affinity between us. We're two guys from Pennsylvania trying to make our way and understand Italy. I couldn't be more excited to have him join us. It's a real partnership with him," he said. "Pulisic is a leader and his presence on the pitch makes all the difference in the world. You saw it this year: when he comes on, he completely changes the game."
Regarding the infrastructural future, Cardinale reiterated his commitment to the new stadium. "When we bought the club, I started working on this straight away. The message to everyone is that we are coming back," he explained. "Italian football really deserves to be at the top again. Most people didn't think we would be able to achieve all this."
The owner closed the interview with an invitation to follow the club's community, underlining the importance of staying updated on news, events and offers related to Milan. With the victory of the derby, the club is preparing to consolidate its position in Serie A and to focus on new projects both on and off the pitch, with the aim of bringing Milan back to the level of international excellence.