Legendary return. Andriy Shevchenko comes back to Milan and reunites with football stars
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The legendary AC Milan striker and Ballon d'Or winner Andriy Shevchenko made a nostalgic visit to the Rossoneri's training base.
Details: The former Milan forward could not hide his emotions about returning to the place where he spent his best footballing years.
“It's wonderful. I felt something in my stomach. I haven't been here for four or five years,” Shevchenko admitted in an interview with Sky Sport. According to him, seeing his beloved club win is what truly makes him feel good.
During his visit, Andriy met with key figures of both modern and classic football. The published photos capture warm reunions with head coach Massimiliano Allegri, as well as Milan's Portuguese attacking leader Rafael Leão. Shevchenko also took time to interact with the youth academy and caught up with his old teammate Mauro Tassotti, emphasizing that the club’s tradition of passing the torch remains as strong as ever.
The meeting between Shevchenko and Luka Modrić drew particular attention. The Milan legend did not hold back his praise for the Croatian maestro:
“I have always been amazed by Modrić’s incredible humility. Throughout his career, he’s proven what a leader he is.”
According to Andriy, Luka shared his impressions of life in Milan, highlighting how happy he is here and how truly special the local fans are.
It’s worth noting that Shevchenko played 322 matches for Milan, scoring 175 goals and providing 46 assists.
Reminder: Netflix has officially announced a documentary about former Milan player Ronaldinho.
