Serginho: Amorin is excellent at Sporting Lisbon, he would do very well at Milan.

Serginho stated that Amorin has performed excellently at Sporting Lisbon, and his struggles at Manchester United were not his fault; he would do very well at Milan as well.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, former AC Milan full-back Serginho recently coached at a training camp in Australia, personally offering advice and signing autographs for the children. A legend of the tour, the Brazilian is also a staunch AC Milan fan and believes the team will perform even better next season than the one that just ended.

What are your impressions of Amorim and the atmosphere he creates?

“He did very well at Sporting Lisbon, then what happened in Manchester, because it’s hard to get results there. I hope he can find his own style of play at Milan, bringing joy, victories and exciting football, because Milan fans are not just used to winning. I hope he has time to adapt to the new culture, and I sincerely hope he can make Milan the protagonist again.”

Are we already dreaming of a second star, or do we need to be more level-headed?

“I always try to stay positive and look on the bright side. Last season, Milan had a great chance to win the Serie A title because if we hadn’t dropped so many points against mid-to-lower table teams, especially at home, we would have fought until the final round, and the league wouldn’t have unfolded as no one could have predicted in February. Milan, Juventus, and Inter all must always aim for the highest goal. Even if other teams have more mature squads on paper and have played together for a long time, we still have a very heavy jersey. If the coach can make Milan feel like a family both on the pitch and in the locker room, then…”

You played alongside Inzaghi back in the day, and aside from Giroud, the number 9 jersey doesn't seem to bring good luck to anyone else. Now Gonzalo Ramos is trying…

"I think, as the Italians say, the 'curse' of the number 9 jersey can be completely broken by Ramos (laughs, editor's note). This jersey carries a lot of weight; Inzaghi scored many goals, including in the Champions League final in Athens… As a Milan fan, I sincerely hope we've found the right person: he has already proven himself at Paris Saint-Germain, and I hope he is the kind of center forward the club has been looking for, someone who can score a lot of goals. He has the ability to play well and the ability to continue proving himself as a winner."

Is Leo's story in Milan over, or do you think he still has room to grow?

“I think Rafa has always shown his love for the Milan jersey and his professional attitude, and he has also brought a lot of surprises to the fans. He has had a lot of ups and downs in the past two seasons, but he is still a very important player, and for me, he is the strongest player in this team. I hope he will seriously consider his future: the marriage may also end, but I believe that as long as he stays here, he will definitely give it his all.”

Despite the ups and downs, Leo remains the strongest player on this team.

Do you have any advice for him?

"The Milan jersey has always carried a lot of weight... it's still the Milan jersey. Even though we're in a difficult situation now, haven't achieved much, and haven't qualified for the Champions League. In the end, what he does is entirely up to him."

Which young player in AC Milan do you have the most faith in for the 2026-27 season?

“Camalda impressed me the most because he’s a striker and had a good season in the youth team. His time at Lecce wasn’t very successful, but his ability is undeniable, as he proved in the pre-season friendly against Celtic. I hope he can develop into an important player this season.”

Brazil's World Cup journey under former coach Carlo Ancelotti has not met expectations. Is it the right decision for the Brazilian Football Confederation to continue using him?

“Carlo is a winning coach who understands football very well. That’s why they renewed his contract before the World Cup… There are high expectations for him, but Brazil is no longer the same team. They only finished fifth in the South American World Cup qualifiers, which is not a good result for Brazil! Ancelotti has improved the atmosphere around the national team, but many players who play in the Americas are not at their best, especially Rafinha, and the opponents are better prepared than us.”

Your former teammates Maldini and Leonardo took on coaching roles with the Italian national team, but their tenures lasted only a little over two weeks. Do you feel sorry for them?

“I feel sorry for them, but even more sorry for Italy and the Italian national team, because they found two honest and winning people, two people who truly understand football. Paolo’s technical level, and everything he has done as a player and manager, needs no further explanation. The same goes for Leo’s experiences at Milan and Paris Saint-Germain. I think they could have continued to push for this change and led the team to the next World Cup, but once politics got involved… I hope Italy can find the right path.”