Liberali praises Cisse and looks back on Milan decision: “It wasn’t easy”

By: Oliver Fisher

Mattia Liberali has looked back on his decision to leave AC Milan and to snub rejoining them, insisting he has ‘no regrets’.

After making his way through the youth sector, Liberali burst onto the scene in the 2024 summer preseason under Paulo Fonseca. He also made his first senior start under the Portuguese coach, but then found chances hard to come by and opted to leave the following year.

On Tuesday afternoon, Liberali spoke in the press conference room at Coverciano – the Italian national team headquarters – alongside Alphadjo Cisse. The pair were team-mates at Catanzaro last season and could have reunite at Milan, but the former chose to head to Cesc Fabregas’ Como.

Speaking to the reporters present, Liberali once again commented on why he wanted to leave Milan in the first place to head to the Serie B side. His words were relayed by MilanNews.

Is there any regret about how things ended with Milan?

“No regrets. You have to make decisions with confidence and not look back. I’m very happy for Cisse, who’s succeeding. It wasn’t easy leaving AC Milan, but it’s always important to look forward.”

What was it like making the jump to Como?

“It’s not easy to go from Serie B to the intensity of Serie A and the Champions League. Aquilani? I’m sorry about his dismissal, he helped me so much last year. I’ll write to him in the next few days, I’m sorry he wasn’t able to make his mark at Sassuolo.”