AC Milan signingSportiello happy to play for Pioli again

Marco Sportiello is delighted with his move to AC Milan.

Sportiello's switch from Atalanta was confirmed this morning.

And he is happy to be playing with coach Stefano Pioli again: "I spent a year with him in Florence. I had a great time, it was a good season.

"I always felt with him, there is great esteem between us. He has given me so much, even though we have only been together for a year. I am happy to go back to work with him."

Sportiello has signed a deal to 2027 with Milan.