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AC Milan's David Odogu Debuts in Coppa Italia Win Over Lecce

The 19-year-old German calls the cameo a beginning, pledging to earn trust under coach Massimiliano Allegri.

Overview

  • The youth international entered in the 79th minute of Milan's 3-0 victory against US Lecce, helping clinch a place in the Coppa Italia round of 16.
  • He moved from VfL Wolfsburg on the final day of the summer window after making three Bundesliga appearances.
  • Odogu described the debut as very special and said he hopes it is only the start of his Milan career.
  • He says he feels warmly welcomed at the club and aims to show Allegri his qualities through training to become an important squad member.
  • The Berlin-born center-back cites Antonio Rüdiger as his model and continues a long line of German players at Milan.