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After the agreement with Brescia for the midfielder Sandro Tonali, Milan are ready to close the coup too Brahim Diaz | from Real Madrid. Another great talent in perspective, born in 1999, already arriving in the city today for visits and signings on the contract. But what are the main qualities of this young forward destined for the Rossoneri on a dry loan (at least for now)? We asked for it, exclusively for TuttoMercatoWeb.com, to one of his first coaches: Pedro Gonzalez, coach of Brahim in the long process of the youth at Malaga.
Mister Gonzalez, help us to get to know Brahim Diaz better?
“Brahim has always been a sparkling and unpredictable footballer. From an early age he was a very strong striker in dribbling and running the ball, gifted with great ability with both feet and an excellent vision of the game.”
Not surprisingly, already under his management, Brahim was constantly playing in the higher category compared to that of his peers.
“Exactly. I coached him at Malaga from about 8 to 12 years old, in the Benjamín and Alevín categories, and Brahim was always the smallest of our squad. The smallest, but only for his age, since he didn’t sure to put under. I’m really happy for the formidable career he has made so far, I never stopped following him because, in addition to having the stigmata of the champion, he was a humble, intelligent and devoted to work boy “.
In what position do you see him best on the pitch?
“Brahim is very flexible and can range across the entire attacking front: he sees him well as a playmaker as well as an attacking winger, right and left”.
He tells us about his transfer to theAcademy of Manchester City in 2013?
“It was a real event for all of Malaga, as well as for the people who love him and have always followed him closely. Personally, it didn’t surprise me that much, because since he was 10, both Real Madrid and Barcelona followed him. , but moving to such a famous club at the age of 13-14 was certainly an important and well-deserved achievement for him. “
What happened to Real Madrid instead?
“In January 2019 Brahim returned home to Spain, but in Madrid they didn’t give him the space and above all the confidence he needed. He is a young player and to bring out his full potential he absolutely needs to play continuously. “.
He thinks Milan can be a good opportunity for him?
“Absolutely yes. I am convinced of the goodness of the Rossoneri choice, Brahim has already lived abroad and will therefore be able to adapt quickly to his new reality. His future teammate Samu Castillejo, another great player I brought, will help him. me in the Malaga youth sector. I say this with great pride. “
Despite being only a class of ’99, Brahim will be able to win a starting place in this Milan?
“In my opinion, yes. If Brahim Diaz has chosen Milan, it means that he already knows he can help the team by carving out a leading role. I have no doubts about this: as soon as he has finished his growth path, we will talk about an absolute champion and no more than a young promise “.
Comment on her: after discovering and working with so many small talents in the ranks of Boquerones, what does it do today?
“I still live and work in Malaga, where I work in various clubs in the province, always at a youth level. My goal, and also my greatest satisfaction, is always the same: to continue discovering crack of tomorrow’s football “.
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