Milan Futuro's Gabriele Minotti Savours First Goal for Rossoneri
Milan Futuro defender Gabriele Minotti has expressed his delight at scoring his first goal for the club, describing the moment as "emotional" after a 4-0 victory. The young defender found the net in a 4-0 win for the AC Milan Under-23 side against Brusaporto in Serie C, a result that followed a disappointing performance earlier in the week. Speaking to the club's media after the match, Minotti shared his joy at the personal milestone.
"It's always emotional," Minotti said, according to the club's official channels. "Then again, it's the first goal with this shirt. I'm very happy, but more than anything, it was important to win today. After a poor performance on Wednesday, the important thing today was to win and we responded well on the pitch."
The goal and subsequent victory provided a significant boost for the young Rossoneri side, which competes in Serie C. The 4-0 win served as a strong response to a difficult performance just days earlier, a point emphasized by the young defender. Minotti also highlighted the responsibility of leadership, having worn the captain's armband during the match. "It's a big responsibility," he said. "I am one of the older players, even though I am young. I try to bring a bit of my experience, even though I have only spent three years with the first team. I try to help the younger ones, even in the dressing room. I am happy to have worn this armband."
Minotti, a product of the AC Milan youth academy, has been a consistent figure for the Milan Futuro project, which fields a team in Italy's third tier to bridge the gap between the Primavera youth team and the first team. His development is being closely monitored by the senior club's technical staff as they assess the next generation of talent. The goal and his leadership in the recent match are seen as positive steps in his progression within the club's system. The victory and Minotti's performance will be seen as a positive step for the young Rossoneri side as they continue their campaign in Serie C, with the club hoping such performances can pave the way for a path to the first team in the future.
