Allegri: Milan was chosen because I love this team and we want to return to the European Championship

Milan will be glorious away against A-League team Perth in Thursday's warm-up match, with Milan coach Allegri attending the pre-match press conference.

This is the second time Milan has come to Perth in more than a year, the last time it was against Roma after the season ended on May 31, 2024.

Now, the Ross and Blacks are coming to Australia again to compete in the last game of the pre-season warm-up match, against Perth Glory. They will then return to Italy to enter the final preparation stage of the 2025-26 season. After the

club arrived in the southern hemisphere, a press conference was held. In addition to the head coach of the Ross and Blacks, many Australian politicians attended.

Allegri said: "I am proud to be in beautiful Perth, a place I have never been. I can't wait to visit the city, learn about the new culture, and feel the enthusiasm of our fans in Western Australia."

"After this game, our pre-season warm-up phase is over. We will play a team with a great performance in a beautiful stadium, hoping to see the players make progress in physical and technical aspects."

Next, Allegri answered questions from Australian journalists on the scene and reiterated the goals of the season. "After 15 years away from Milan, I'm very happy to be back in Milan. It's an important season for us and we want to return to the Champions League. Milan is one of the most important clubs in the world and must go to the Champions League. Wear this jersey and you feel a huge responsibility and you have to give it your best."

"Take off is good for people, but I'm eager to coach again. I chose Milan because I love this team and I can't refuse. I work in this job with passion and dedication, and I believe we can achieve the goals we set."