Castillejo reveals why he cried after Verona win

“Even my own mother didn’t want me” says Samuel Castillejo in an emotional reaction after AC Milan’s win against Verona.

The entrance of Samuel Castillejo, together with that of Rafel Leao, changed the destiny of Milan-Verona. The Spanish right winger played a key role in the Rossoneri’s result overturn tonight.

The former Villarreal at the end of the San Siro match spoke to Sky Sport: “My tears are the accumulation of many things. I didn’t have an easy period, but I’m happy because I was able to help the team and take 3 important points for us”.

Castillejo confirms that he could have left Milan during the summer: “In the summer I was more out than in for the management and coach’s choices. Then I stayed here, but everyone here knows my attitude. I make myself ready when the coach needs me. Today went well and I’m happy“.

The Spanish winger has an excellent relationship with his teammates: “I consider myself a good person, I’ve been here for almost four years. Milan was bad and we managed to change everything. Teammates become family when things don’t go well. I feel well liked by my teammates”.

Finally, Castillejo again commented on his stay with the Rossoneri and reiterated that he is living in a difficult situation also due to family problems: “There is also the fate that keeps me tied to this jersey. Destiny wanted me to stay, perhaps to change the situation. I am very happy, I have no words. I have a difficult situation because my family is far away. Yesterday my own mother didn’t even want me and today I can cheer with the fans at home. Today I gave everything and it went well“.

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