Luca Banchi returns to Olimpia Milano with a message for the fans

Press conference to introduce Luca Banchi. The new head coach of Olimpia Milano explained what his priorities will be on the red-and-white bench, starting with the need to rediscover the team’s identity and cohesion: “There are no parallels with my first stint in Milan. It’s important to bring in new faces. We absolutely need to start fresh, and we have to perform well starting with our next game against Zalgiris.”

The national team coach, who will continue to hold both positions, then emphasized the importance of rebuilding the bond between the team, the club, and the fans: “The club asked me to restore a shared sense of purpose and the warmth of the fan base. We need to recapture the spirit of Olimpia.”

The former Montepaschi Siena coach explained how the decision to return to Milan came about: “I didn’t have time to think about it. It was an unexpected offer that forced me to make a decision right away.”