Galliani signed Vieira as a young player for AC Milan and discussed the Frenchman with Il Secolo XIX.
Vieira back in Serie A?
“He is like a son. My first memory of him is in Cannes, a central midfielder, a big physique and he knew how to play football, smart but attentive. I said to him: 'Patrick, you are a champion, do that not.” disappoint me'. It wasn't easy to make it at Milan as a young player, but his great career confirmed my prediction.”
Have you maintained a good relationship?
“Very much. He still loves me, he calls me 'daddy', even though he is not the only one from that Milan. He invited me to England when he was at Crystal Palace. I spoke to him for a week ago He is ready, prepared and charged to do well at such an important club. He has coached in the Premier League, in France and now in Italy: working in different countries increases your sporting culture and ability to understand situations. “
His serenity and calmness are striking.
“Vieira is a gentleman. On the pitch he was tough, tough, off the pitch he is very tender, very sweet, very intelligent. Ancelotti won everywhere, without having to shout. Patrick reminds me of him: sometimes he gets angry, but that is not so.” not their style. There are many ways to lead a group, there are those who use an iron fist, people like her who are followed with caresses.
“Nothing is impossible for Vieira, I hope he ends up in Milan one day. Now he has everything to save Genoa, but I don't give him advice. 'No advice, I know how to make mistakes myself,' goes the saying .If you follow your brain and heart, you learn from every experience.”
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