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Traore on Milan goal: ‘I cannot believe it happened’

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Traore on Milan goal: ‘I cannot believe it happened’

Teenager Chaka Traore was misplaced for phrases after scoring on his full debut for Milan within the Coppa Italia in opposition to Cagliari. ‘I nonetheless can’t consider it occurred!’

The attacking winger solely celebrated his 19^th birthday 10 days in the past, so he couldn’t begin 2024 on a greater word than along with his first begin for the Rossoneri and his first purpose.

“I needed to attain this purpose for such a very long time, however I’m above all very joyful that we gained. It was a victory we would have liked,” Traore informed Mediaset after the 4-1 consequence.

It was rounded out by a Luka Jovic brace and a purpose from substitute Rafael Leao, whereas Paulo Azzi obtained a comfort for Cagliari.

“I’m additionally happy with the efficiency, the coach put his religion in us. I truthfully don’t know what to say! It’s such an emotional second.”

Traore is nice associates with Rafael Leao and the Portuguese star gave {the teenager} an enormous bear hug when changing him on the touchline, lifting him clear off the bottom.

“We now have Leao, Giroud, Maignan, many champions who assist us develop with their recommendation. I’m joyful to be a part of this squad and we should at all times honour this jersey,” added Traore.

Though he was born within the Ivory Coast, he has been in Italy since he was a child and began within the Parma youth academy earlier than transferring to Milan in 2021.

When he went to mattress final evening, did he think about his first begin for Milan would go like this at San Siro?

“To be sincere, no! I needed to assist the workforce as a lot as I might after which this purpose occurred. I nonetheless can’t consider it occurred!”