Former Ghana international Ahmed Barusso has revealed that Carlo Ancelotti, during his tenure at AC Milan, wanted to bring him to the San Siro.
Barusso’s physical presence in midfield closely resembled that of Gennaro Gattuso, who was a dominant force in Milan’s midfield at the time.
According to Barusso, his playing style caught Ancelotti’s attention, leading the legendary coach to consider signing the former AS Roma midfielder.
In an interview on Dan Kwaku Yeboah TV, Barusso recounted how he learned about the failed transfer during a visit to Milan’s dressing room, arranged by Kaka. Until that moment, he had no idea about Ancelotti’s interest in him.
“Kaka took me to Milan’s dressing room during my time at Roma, and that’s when I found out that Ancelotti wanted to sign me as Gattuso’s understudy to play when he wasn’t available. Kaka even told his teammates that I was supposed to replace Gattuso,” he said.
Unfortunately for Barusso, an injury derailed Ancelotti’s plans. However, the Ghanaian midfielder cherished the opportunity to meet some of the legends of the seven-time Champions League winners.
“I got to meet many players, and I shed tears because of how they treated me. These players were so down-to-earth—Pirlo, Nesta, Gattuso, Dida—all welcomed me and hugged me as I greeted everyone. It made me feel so important,” he added.
Barusso made six appearances for Ghana’s senior national team after making his debut in 2003, scoring twice during his international career.
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