'I've found a family' - Ricci admits move to Milan has gone how he had hoped

Samuele Ricci joined AC Milan and said the expectations set before his move have largely come true. His season included fewer regular starts, but he still made many appearances and contributed in multiple moments. He credited learning from Luka Modric as a major positive, even though it came alongside reduced playing time. Ricci also described the transition from Torino as smoother than expected, saying he found a family at Milanello. He said staff and teammates were highly helpful, that he socialized widely and formed friendships, and that the atmosphere was strong. He identified Modric as the toughest teammate he has played with.

"Samuele Ricci joined AC Milan last summer and he has admitted that the things he was told before the move have come true. It has probably not gone how Ricci would have hoped for Milan this season. In terms of game time, he has not been a regular starter. However, he has still made countless appearances and made an impact throughout the season."

"He has also learned from one of the best midfielders of a generation in Luka Modric, so it has not been all bad there. Of course, learning from him at the cost of not playing regularly isn't ideal, but it is still a massive help to his career in the long run."

"Moving from Torino to the Rossoneri is entering a substantially different environment and as a young player, it could have been too much. Yet, it appears not to have been this way for the Italian. Indeed, he admitted that he found a family at Milanello, as he stated in the latest episode of 'The Climb' on YouTube, MilanNews relays."

""Let's say I was a fan of AC Milan, but as a kid I wasn't a team fan; I was more a fan of the players, like Ronaldinho. Unfortunately, I have nothing of Dinho in me (laughs), but coming to AC Milan is an extraordinary thing. I was lucky enough to meet a family here. I've always heard this from former AC Milan players, and I have to say it's true. I found the people to be super helpful, and I socialize with everyone, so we became friends. I found a wonderful group, a great connection with the staff, with the coach. There's a great atmosphere. The strongest teammate I've played with? Luka Modric.""

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