Milan sports director Tare attended a sports summit held in Turin. He spoke at the meeting and talked about many topics including the Milan Derby.

It is an unusual path from player to director

"I originally went to Lazio to sign a player contract, but when it came out it turned into a director's contract: anyone who knows Lotito knows that anything is possible. I think he has more vision, and in the three years I have been a player, he has seen a lot of things that I was not ready for."

On the transformation of becoming a sporting director

" It just came naturally. When I was a player, I was curious about how the club worked. I was still the captain of the Albanian national team and I had to make quick decisions. So I went to my former teammates and the hardest thing was to introduce myself to them as a director."

On the Milan derby

"I have been a Milan fan since I was a child, and this derby is very special for me, but I hope it will be a good game. Derby is for 'winning', not for 'playing'. It is important, but not decisive, and the season is still long. Victory will bring more credibility to our project. We communicate frequently, the relationship is very good, he is a very emotional and thoughtful person."

On the January transfer window

"We have only exchanged opinions in general. An opportunity that might help the team. I don't think any team will be the protagonist, but if the right opportunity arises, we will take it. One day he came into the dressing room and said he was a big fan of mine and took a photo with me. "The role of director is evolving

"Experience has taught me patience. Nowadays, great failures breed great victories. Players are more sensitive, you have to understand them deeply, they make money like a business. "

Talking about scouting and data

"I am not a big fan of data and AI. They are just auxiliary tools. They cannot give you a true understanding of the character and characteristics of the players. In the long run, experience and understanding of human nature are the key. Intuition? It is consistent with the team building philosophy. For example, Milan has introduced people like Modric. "Veteran", he is actually the youngest on the court. "

Looking back on the Lazio years

"In 15 years, we have brought a team with a maximum salary of only 500,000 euros to a level where players such as Immobile and Luis Alberto have an annual salary of more than 4 to 5 million."

Milan's goal

"If I say, 'I don't want to win Serie A,' it would be a lie. A meticulous approach. We have brought in 19 players and sent away 23. We are on the right track and we have to stay humble with Ibrahimović. "There is no European war but opportunity." This opportunity. We are laying the foundation for the future."

Talk about talent and personality

"The most talented player I have ever seen is Ravi Morrison. I brought him to Lazio, but it was too difficult. I have never seen such a genius. He celebrated like a 10-year-old child in the locker room after winning the championship. The scene was so beautiful."source:bong 7m