Newly signed Milan defender Théo Hernández attended a fan meeting at the club's official flagship store, followed by interviews with press at the venue.

Welcome to Milan, even though you've been here for over a month now. How much do you know about this club's glorious history? Which defenders inspired and guided you during your time in France? What are your thoughts on Milan?

When I was playing in France, honestly, when I heard that Milan wanted to sign me before coming here, I was really, really happy and thrilled. Regarding Milan's history, yes, I was young then—I could even say I wasn't born yet—but I always followed Alessandro Nesta. That's why I wore the number 13 shirt in the past. And of course, Paolo Maldini as well.

What do you consider your most standout and important qualities? How would you describe and recommend yourself to everyone? What kind of defender are you on the pitch?

On the pitch, I'm above all a player with excellent technical ability and comfortable ball handling. I can play the ball out from the back with my feet. Defensively, I can also be very aggressive. Additionally, my aerial ability and heading in aerial duels are quite strong. I have good dominance in the air.

Where were you when you first heard from Milan? What were you thinking at that moment? Did it feel like a dream, or did you believe it was real? What emotions did you feel? Also, there were rumors that Rangers showed very strong interest in you—was that true?

Let me answer the second question first. During this transfer window, many clubs did contact me and pursue my signing. Returning to the first question, when I heard from Milan, I was really, really happy—a bit surprised and amazed. Honestly, I was so happy that I quickly agreed to join the club and made the decision.

When you first joined Milan, you once said, "I believe that when I see San Siro with my own eyes, that image will be deeply imprinted on my heart forever." With just two days until the match and a very high chance you'll be there, what are your feelings and emotions as this moment approaches?

Definitely, my strongest emotion above all is that I'm truly, truly happy to be here. To come to this iconic, prestigious, legendary stadium is honestly unbelievable. I have a burning desire and hope to play in this stadium.

How is your relationship with Coach Amorim? Also, during your month of training at Milanello, which teammate did you bond with most and feel the strongest connection with?

First, I'm getting along very, very well with the coach. While communication might be a bit complicated due to language barriers for now, I've already started Italian lessons, so I think I'll learn the language very quickly. I really like the coach's philosophy and his way of viewing football and tactics. To be honest, his tactical ideas and style were also one of the important reasons I chose to come here.

As for my teammates, I must say I'm getting along very well with everyone. Whether they're French players, French-speaking players, or teammates who don't share my native language, everyone is doing their best to help me feel comfortable. Honestly, the atmosphere here is truly fantastic.

Welcome to Milan, Théo. What are your expectations and vision for your first season with the Rossoneri, both personally and for the team as a whole?

I want to achieve many great things with the team, and at the same time, I want to adapt to this league as quickly as possible. Because Serie A is a completely new league environment for me. But I'm committed to achieving excellent results with the entire team, winning major trophies, and most importantly—lifting the Serie A title!

Just a quick question: what are your first impressions of Italy? How have you adapted to the new lifestyle so far?

Honestly, I haven't had much time to explore the city deeply since I haven't had many opportunities to travel around Milan properly. But I plan to spend more time going out and exploring and enjoying Milan's beauty in the future. Regarding the language, I've discovered that Italian actually shares many similarities with French. There are really many common points, so I want to learn it as quickly as possible. Again, I'm really looking forward to getting to know and exploring Milan better.

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