FANTASTIC DAY AT CASA MILAN

(IN THE PHOTO: the Milan fans at Casa Milan)MILAN – Milan’s pre-season get together and presentation took place on Thursday for the first time at the club’s new HQ Casa Milan. See below for a full round-up of what went on:18.00- Final preparations ahead of the press conference.17.20- Giampaolo Pazzini to Radio Italia: "We’ve got a great desire and great enthusiasm. The fans are asking me to score goals!".17.15 – Don’t forget to follow coach Filippo Inzaghi’s press conference at 18.00. (17.00 GMT) Click here for the direct link.16.33 - CEO Adriano Galliani had this to say at the Radio Italia stand at Casa Milan: "Casa Milan was an idea that Barbara Berlusconi strongly wanted and that has become a central point for Milan. It’s a huge square, bigger than the Cathedral square. Let’s hope we can fill this place full of people and get back winning soon. It’s right and proper that we qualify again for the Champions League. In the past 15 years, we’ve taken part 13 times. We miss it and it’s a part of us. We have to get back, absolutely. Filippo Inzaghi’s enthusiasm is incredible. I sensed a positive atmosphere at Milanello yesterday. I think that the results will come. Last year has to be remembered as a break, but now we must start again. Thanks to all the fans for being here. Forza Milan!”16.20 – Captain Riccardo Montolivo and Christian Abbiati are giving an interview to Radio Italia. This is what Montolivo had to say: "My injury is improving and from next week I’ll get rid of my crutches. The truth is that I really wanted to go to Brazil, but these are the risks of the trade. It’s a fantastic day and there is an enthusiasm that is contagious. We have to thank the fans for their support, especially for last season. We’re promising a great comeback this season. We want to get back playing in the Champions League. On Sunday I’ll be cheering for Germany, my mother was really happy. I didn’t expect Brazil to lose, I think it was a mental issue. I’m sorry to see colleagues lose like this. I’ll try and speed things up to get back in shape as quick as possible."16.11- The squad has come out to greet the fans who are all gathered in the main square at Casa Milan. The two club CEOs Adriano Galliani and Barbara Berlusconi are also with the players. Captain Riccardo Montolivo is amongst the players as well. The fans have given the players an excellent reception and the 2014/15 season can now begin!16.02 - The squad has arrived at the club’s headquarters.15.40 – Follow and take part at the pre-season get together at Casa Milan on the official AC Milan twitter account with the hashtags #CasaMilan and #weareback.15.30- The atmosphere is building at Casa Milan! The Curva Sud and the fans are all in good voice and are singing songs and chants as they wait for the players to arrive at the scheduled time of 16.00.14.10 – The final touches are being added at Casa Milan ahead of the pre-season get together and presentation that begins today at 16.00. Lots of fans have already arrived and taken their places to welcome the players upon their arrival.The club has put on countless different fun filled initiatives for the fans to enjoy over the course of the day, while the club’s sponsors and partners are also out in full force with their stands. One of these includes the participation of our very own Stephan El Shaarawy who will be working as a hair stylist and giving fans hair-cuts at the Braun stand! Make sure you stop by to see him in action or even for a quick trim!13:45 - The anticipation is rising ahead of the pre-season get together and presentation which all begins today at 16.00 at Casa Milan. Plenty of fans have already started to arrive along with the club’s Curva Sud.