While in Verona for the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and AC Milan on April 19, 2026, Igli Tare, AC Milan's sporting director, made significant statements about his arrival at the Rossoneri club. The former Albanian striker described the moment he signed with Milan as 'one of the best days of my life,' emphasizing his profound happiness for the new role.

Tare, who spent most of his Serie A career at Lazio, first as a player and then as a director, took on the Milan job this season. His recent reflections come from an interview with Giorgia Rossi for DAZN Italia, from which a few snippets were released in advance of the full broadcast scheduled for Friday.

The director reiterated his full commitment to the Milan project. 'The time when I sealed the agreement with Milan was one of the best days of my life,' Tare stated, highlighting the emotional significance of his move to one of Italy's most prestigious clubs.

He also addressed reports regarding his relationship, sometimes described as fractious, with the club's special advisor, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. 'We are both from the Balkans, we say things to people’s faces,' Tare explained, suggesting a relationship built on frankness and mutual respect, typical of their shared origin.

With Max Allegri's side seemingly on track to qualify for the Champions League, a significant improvement from last season, Tare has set clear objectives. 'In order to be worthy of Milan, we must get back to winning. You have to leave your mark here,' Tare warned. He also expressed faith that Rafael Leao will eventually manage to fully realize his potential.