From Foundations to Fame: “My Keeper at Porto Was Out of This World, Just Like My Current One at Milan!”

Sergio Conceição, veteran manager of FC Porto, shared his thoughts during the "Coimbra Football Congress 2025" in remarks covered by diretta.it. Regarding his decision to join AC Milan, he said, "My ambition was to compete in one of the world’s strongest leagues. My ultimate dream is to secure the Champions League title, and that's why I chose this club. I was well aware of the challenges ahead — stepping into a situation where I didn't handpick the team, facing limited training time, and the clear expectation to win. Nonetheless, it’s a historic club that offers me a pathway towards fulfilling a key goal in my career, especially after having enjoyed considerable success in Portugal." On the current state of football, Conceição opined, "These days, everyone seems to lean towards building from the back. I appreciate the width in play, but it requires players who can execute that vision. At Porto, I had an exceptional goalkeeper who made this approach feasible, and I’m glad to say I’ve got a similar asset now at Milan." Resource: "https://www.milannews.it/news/conceicao-e-la-costruzione-dal-basso-al-porto-avevo-un-portiere-fantastico-che-lo-rendeva-possibile-anche-al-milan-ne-ho-uno-571133