Milan, Borini: "I want to show that I can stay in Italy"

24 appearances with a goal in the Serie A, 4 total goals considering all competitions. Fabio Borini is confirming to be a precious piece for Milan this year, happy to even be used as a full-back for Rino Gattuso's side.

The Rossonero player spoke with SportWeek this week about himself: "I am anomalous, ductile and reserved because I do many things that in general that my colleagues do not, like like going downtown with a bike per say. I also did it at the first team dinner, and they have always joked with me since. I am also reserved because I keep the emotions for myself, I do not even have much sympathy for social media. I hold them for me because I am still a character - a professional athlete - who people search and talk about, but I am interested only in the opinion of those who know me."

On the differences between England and Italy: In England there is not the figure of the 'star player', it's not like here in Italy. There are no newspapers or sports salons that feed the team - the player goes to the restaurant and pays like all common mortals. In Italy you eat for free just because your name is Borini. This embarrasses me a lot."

When described as a generous player: "Sometimes it annoys me to hear myself defined like that. It is a name that gave me because I run a lot and I adapt to every role, but I do not want it to be the only frame within which to understand my characteristics. I said to Gattuso that if I have to become a full-back instead of a striker, I want to work on it seriously to avoid mistakes in the position like the one that a few weeks ago that cost the draw with Chievo Verona."

When asked about Milan: "Here at Milan I want to show that I am here to stay because I am fully capable of doing so and I am from Milan. I personally believe i've showed my quality and desire already. What would I bring from England? Their mentality, even in fun. Even if they have 20 minutes, they know how to use them. On the contrary, I would give the English our food culture".