Bakayoko: AC Milan so special; it's a religion

Former AC Milan midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko says he treasures his time with the Rossoneri.

Now with Lorient, Bakayoko is looking forward to seeing Milan meet Rennes in the Europa League tomorrow.

He told Ouest-France: "It is a unique club in the world, at the highest level. Its list of achievements and the players who have played there speak for themselves. It is an institution, a brand. There is no comparison with Rennes, it is the best in the world.

"You realise it as soon as you arrive, with the facilities and the people you meet. The stadium is magnificent, as is the pressure of the fans. I have rarely seen so much passion, it's almost a religion. They wait for the weekend and the match with the their families, football is sacred. In England it's a bit similar.

"Anyone who has been to San Siro once in their life will remember it. Playing at Milan is special. Milanello? It's a forest a bit far from everything. When you enter, it's like being in a museum. It's a beautiful complex, with the shirts of the great players."

On his memories at Milan, he continued: "In the 2018-2019 season I played a lot, I was one of the best players of the club and the championship. It was a very beautiful season from a personal point of view, but also collectively, because it marked the beginning of the club's comeback, which saw Milan reach the Champions League semi-finals last year. And two years ago I won the Italian championship."