Next season, Milan aims to reclaim the Champions League title. The Rossoneri are actively pursuing a deal for Ganso, so how does Ambrosini view the team's recruitment efforts? The Milan captain angrily said: "Let me tell you, one reason we lost the Champions League this year is because of the terrible pitch at San Siro, which greatly affected us. So this summer, before acquiring Ganso, I hope we can hire a good gardener!"
According to recent news from Italian media, the prospects of players like Seedorf, Ambrosini, and Nesta accepting pay cuts to renew their contracts with the club look very optimistic. However, the situation for Pirlo is currently the most uncertain. Pirlo is unwilling to accept a significant pay cut, and his agent Tinti has already begun negotiations with Juventus manager Marotta. Although Tinti claims that his discussions with Marotta primarily concern Matri (Tinti is also Matri's agent), there’s no smoke without fire. If Milan really lets Pirlo go in the summer, how would Ambrosini evaluate it? The Milan captain angrily stated: "Pirlo has been the backbone of Milan for a long time. I think when the team considers these matters, they shouldn't just focus on the present but should consider a very important factor - humanity!"
Ambrosini also talked about several star players within the team: "Is Thiago Silva our Messi? Yes, he is the best player on the team, just like Ibrahimovic. Ibrahimovic is a very good person, better than he appears. We all understand him, so we don't need to criticize him for situations like red card suspensions because he will judge himself. Is Ibrahimovic performing poorly in Europe? I don’t feel that the pressure in the Milan Derby is any less than in the Champions League matches, so I think the criticism directed at Ibrahimovic regarding European competitions is more of an entertainment tactic by the media."
Recently, Berlusconi said that the current AC Milan is not far behind Barcelona. In response, Ambrosini pointed out: "Barcelona is a team from another planet, different from us. The controversy between Real Madrid and Barcelona? I find it quite strange because I don’t think these controversies are normal. Of course, I wouldn’t be surprised by Mourinho's methods since we all know he often employs such strategies, but it’s surprising to see Real Madrid's players and management act this way as well."
Finally, Ambrosini used this statement to emphasize that if Milan simultaneously abandons so many veteran contributors, it would be unreasonable: "Having some core veterans in a team is a great advantage, of course, every team needs to build a new era based on this foundation. But this doesn't mean we don't need change; there should be a balance between both aspects."
Some media reports suggest that Ambrosini and other veteran players refused to accept pay cuts, which is the key reason why renewal negotiations have been at a standstill. When asked: "Would you be willing to earn less?" Ambrosini immediately became upset: "I think each of us is mature enough to clearly know what we deserve and what we do not. We are no longer in our twenties, we are not insecure, and we understand the club's strategy. Like in any negotiation, everyone evaluates their own situation, and that is the right approach."
Yesterday, Juventus officially announced that Del Piero had renewed his contract. The world was amazed that Del Piero did not end up wandering abroad like Raul in the twilight of his career. However, Del Piero's renewal caused dissatisfaction among many veteran players in AC Milan, including Nesta, Seedorf, Pirlo, and Ambrosini, whose contracts all expire on June 30th. Until now, Milan hasn't discussed renewals with the players. Ambrosini finally became angry and publicly criticized the club's actions in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Of course, Ambrosini is still very happy at the moment because he may lift the championship trophy as captain this weekend, even though it won't be his first time, it will certainly be one of the most special moments in his career. Ambrosini said: "We are in a very optimistic situation now. In 2007 in Monaco, I lifted the UEFA Super Cup as captain due to Maldini's absence. But this time, things will surely be different. Do I remember my early days at Milan? Of course, I remember everything. It feels like a movie. As a young man, I played alongside Donadoni, Albertini, Desailly, Baggio... I was once overwhelmed, thinking that my idol Caniggia might also appear there (laughs)."
The media asked: "Captain, do you feel that the current situation lacks security for you?" Ambrosini angrily replied: "We never expected that the club would take so long to clarify our current situation. Perhaps it's because so many players' contracts are expiring that they adopted this approach. I believe these issues will eventually be resolved, but I truly think that all of us deserve an answer."