Milan coach Pioli praises De Cutellari for reunion: 'He's in incredibly good form'

One season is not the same as another. Last season, Milan's million-dollar acquisition of Charles De Kittilari was criticized, and now he is a rising star at Atalanta.

In coach Gian Piero Gasperini's team, the Belgian scored 10 goals and provided 7 assists in 27 matches. In 40 appearances for Milan, De Kittaler managed just one assist last season.

Milan and Atalanta face each other on Sunday in the Italian League. De Kittilari is waiting to return through the big gate to San Siro. Milan coach Stefano Pioli had prepared words of praise for the Belgian.

“He's doing incredibly well,” Pioli said. “I remember the looks when I said that Charles had quality and that Maldini and Massara (the then managers, editor) had never beaten a camel. After all, there are many examples of players who had a difficult time in Italy initially.” “.

“But Gasperini is doing very well with him, and we have to congratulate him for that. He gives Di Kittilari more space in attack. But every club has its own expectations and history.”

Influential journalist Gianluca Di Marzio also discussed the situation of our compatriot in more detail on Sky Italia. “De Ketelaere seems to have completely found his groove, and Gasperini has done an excellent job.”

“Atalanta have experience in this type of operation. They have handled it excellently and have obtained a very favorable purchase option at the end of the season (reportedly around 25 million euros, ed.).”

According to some Italian sources, Atalanta have already activated this purchase option. Therefore, it seems that De Ketelaere's adventure with the Rossoneri is limited to only one season.

Can he show the fans in Milan again on Sunday what they will be missing?