Stefano Pioli was given one last rendition of ‘Pioli’s On Fireplace’ and referenced it in his farewell speech to Milan. ‘You lit a hearth in my coronary heart and I’ll always remember you.’
The coach was informed this week he’s not going to see out his contract till June 2025, so was given the chance to say goodbye in tonight’s last residence sport of the season, a 3-3 draw with Salernitana.
His gamers had already began the celebrations earlier than kick-off, stunning their tactician, and repeatedly ran over to hug him throughout the match.
After the ultimate whistle, Pioli, Olivier Giroud and Simon Kjaer have been all offered with Milan jerseys signed by the squad and given the microphone to talk to the gang.
Pioli says farewell to Milan
“It’s the night time for thanks, so I begin by thanking these individuals who wished me right here and who supported me, who gave me the chance to educate a incredible membership. Thanks to the others, to all the staff of Casa Milan, of Milanello, my employees who labored so onerous,” stated Pioli.
“I thank my gamers, you recognize what I consider you, that you’re particular and sure issues will stay.
“Then there are all of you. You pushed us on, motivated us, gave us the type of power we tried to place onto the pitch.”
His speech was interrupted by an impromptu rendition of the enduring Scudetto chant ‘Pioli’s On Fireplace,’ with the DJ becoming a member of in and the gamers throwing him into the air, microphone nonetheless in hand.
Pioli urged them to place him down, as he had not completed his speech to the supporters, which referenced that chant.
“I’ve to complete! We misplaced and suffered collectively. We received and rejoiced collectively. What we felt stays. You lit a hearth in my coronary heart, it can at all times stay lit and I’ll always remember you. Thanks.”
— Serie A Out of Context (@CalcioNoContext) May 25, 2024
Per l’ultima volta, risuona a #SanSiro “Pioli is on fireplace” 🔴⚫️❤️ pic.twitter.com/ixmcswk01j
— Alessandro Jacobone – Milanisti NE (@NonEvoluto) May 25, 2024