Silvio Berlusconi, the former president of Milan and the current Monza, said that he wants to win the Italian league title and qualify for the Champions League with Monza next season. Monza earns a promotion to Serie A for the next season, for the first time in its history, after beating its host, Pisa, 4-3, after the match was extended to overtime, in the second leg of the Calcio boarding supplement.
Speaking to Sky Italy following Monza's victory, the former Italian premier revealed the extent of his ambition for the club, including the highest domestic and European honors. “We thought we would make it last year, but we were unlucky. This time, we fought for the entire season. It wasn’t easy, but we made it and we are in Serie A,” Berlusconi told Sky Sport Italia.
“It’s amazing for a club like Monza, founded in 1912, to gain promotion after 110 years. It’s extraordinary for all the citizens of Monza and Brianza. It’s one of the most industrious provinces in Italy, with more than 70,000 entrepreneurs. All of them are very happy with what we have achieved.” Monza fans went wild, both at the Stadio Arena Garibaldi in Pisa and in the streets of Monza, where thousands of supporters watched the game on a big screen placed in one of the central squares of the city.
“This was an extraordinary year with good results for the heart: Milan became Serie A champions and Monza was promoted to Serie A,” he said smiling.
Berlusconi is the most winning president in the history of Milan, having conquered 29 titles in 31 years, including eight Serie A titles and five Champions League.