Sierra Leonean wins Italian title
History for the young Sierra Leonean midfielder Rodney Strasser who joined Milan in 2007 and was part of the Rossoneri side that cinched the Italian league title, the team’s first Serie A title since 2004 with a 0-0 draw at Roma on Saturday. (Photo: Strasser with his teammates celebrate their title)
Head-to-head results decided the destination of the Scudetto in the event of a tie, and the Rossoneri won both league matches between the sides. With two games to go, AC Milan have 78 points, nine more than city rivals Inter, who have three remaining games.
Strasser 21, in 2009-10 who also won the Coppa Italia Primavera has said he is very much excited for such a wonderful achievement in his career.
“The is the greatest moment and a wonderful achievement of my career and I want to thank everyone that supported me, including my Manager Massimiliano Allegri for his trust in me with opportunities this season to make the Milan squad, Strasser told Sierra Express Media.
Strasser and his teammates celebrating their title
This is Milan’s 18th league title, and has two games go, after a goalless draw against the Giallorossi at the Stadio Olimpico. The former FC Kallon midfielder is the first Sierra Leonean to lift the Scudetto with AC Milan.
Strasser made his first-team debut on 21 December 2008, in a 5–1 win against Udinese, coming on as a substitute for Kakha Kaladze in the 82nd minute has stated “It’s a good feeling to win a major title after joining the first team permanently.”
Strasser celebrates his first Milan goal with Robinho
According to reports, this is the eighth Scudetto and the 27th title in the Berlusconi era. Strasser’s first appearance of the season was in a UEFA Champions’ League group stage 2–0 win against Auxerre on 23 November which also marked his debut in European club competition, January 6, 2011 he went on to score a vital goal in his Milan career against Cagliari and that was a vital three points for the Rossoneri.
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