"With demand and heart, we will make a winning team." - Gabriel Milito | OneFootball

Gabriel Milito's era as head coach of Chivas has begun. After meeting with the staff yesterday afternoon, he was officially presented to the media this afternoon at a press conference held at the Akron Stadium.

Javier Mier, Guadalajara's sporting director, formally welcomed him before the press, thanking him for his interest in the project and emphasizing the harmony of vision between both parties, which proved to be a key factor in the signing of the tactician.

For his part, Milito took the opportunity to emphasize the importance of this new stage in his career, the philosophy he will seek to establish in the team and, of course, the commitment with which he assumes his new role at the helm of the Rebaño Sagrado.

Gabriel Milito's first words as coach of Guadalajara

"I am very happy to take on and join this great project. Both myself and my coaching staff come with great enthusiasm and commitment".

"Everyone recognizes the greatness of Chivas, what it represents for Mexico and abroad. It is a club that transcends borders; above all, I was attracted to the project, Chivas' values coincide with my vision of soccer".

"I really like to promote young players. They must have conditions, it's not about putting them in for the sake of putting them in, but any young player, from home and who is prepared, will have the possibility."

"I like to deepen the player's knowledge on a day-to-day basis. Based on that, we will bring down soccer concepts to help them understand what we want."

"I like to spend as much time as possible with the ball, dominating the match. I also like to make the opponent uncomfortable, take time away from them to decide."

"We have a preseason ahead of us, we have a lot of time and I think we are going to get there. We will work very hard with the players we have at our disposal".

"We are clear about the priorities to reinforce the squad, everything has been discussed with the board. All the players who join the team will be agreed with the club.

"We had our first meeting with the staff yesterday. We talked a bit about what we want, I respect the trajectories, but I like to value the performances."

"I came to Chivas to try to grow and make the team grow. I see this as an important challenge, I wish from the bottom of my heart that it goes well so I can stay here for a long time."

"The objectives in a club as big as this one are clear. Beyond winning, we want the team to go on the rise. We want to make a winning team as quickly as possible."

"I like challenges like this. Honestly, I take it as a great opportunity. This team can represent the institution very well and be competitive, I have a lot of confidence in them."

"I believe in demanding, in convincing and I like to explain the reasons for everything so that the player understands. I am always demanding, but I also like to show affection. My commitment is very great.