S-Jimenez: As a striker, I m glad to have teammates like Magic Diary, and aim to win the Serie A championship

In an interview with Sky TV, AC Milan striker Santiago Jimenez said that his dream this season is to win the league championship with AC Milan.

How is the summer going?

—Thank God, I feel very good. I can spend great time with my loved ones and my family. Now that I am energetic and ready to face new challenges, I will definitely give everything for the club.

How has it been so far to work with Allegri?

- Feeling very good, very positive. I think he is a coach who is very good at uniting the team and has a lot of work intensity. From his first day in charge of Milan, I've been sure it will be a great season.

About Allegri surprise you

—As Italians say, work must be carried out quickly, but at the same time there must be room for happiness, family and team. I think Allegri combines best in this regard.

What's the atmosphere in Milan? What's the difference from the previous few months?

-Yes, it feels great, and we have a high goal because we play for a giant club like Milan. We must live up to everyone’s expectations and work hard, and I believe it will be a great season.

Downtown room has started discussing the "Serie A championship"?

-Yes, winning the Serie A championship has always been my dream. You have to work hard day after day, step by step. Modric has won so many championships and his arrival will surely inspire us.

About Modric

- Great. His abilities have been evident from day one, he is a player who often provides assists for offensive players and as a striker, we are delighted to have teammates like him.

How do you personally feel?

-I am still the same Santiago Jimenez, but I feel more hungry, more desire, and most importantly, more passionate. The winter transfer window is tough because it is also difficult to face a new team. But now everything starts from scratch. I am very eager to win, I believe in myself and the team, and we will do our best to achieve our goals.

There will be another striker joining, are you worried?

—No, on the contrary, it makes me happy and satisfied. The larger the team and the stronger the competitiveness, the more we can grow, and I will try my best to score a lot of goals.

Will you continue to wear the No. 7 jersey?

- I will continue to wear No. 7, No. 7 is historic in Milan and that will not change.

Is Inzaji one of your idols?

-Yes, he is the symbol of Milan. When I was a kid, I admired Shevchenko very much. He once won the Golden Globes in the No. 7 jersey, and Kaka because of his beliefs, his strength and his South American descent.

Is it a problem or an opportunity for Milan to miss the Champions League?

—The problem is that we failed to advance last season. Now we have new opportunities and we must seize them.

What went wrong last season?

- Too many details: Losing or drawing at the last moment, and the accident that Special Olympics were sent off in the Champions League, these little things made a huge difference.

What is your dream this season?

- I am not making any promises to win the Serie A title with AC Milan, but AC Milan always looks forward, even in difficult times, and I believe this year is the same.