{"id":273757,"date":"2025-01-01T12:01:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T12:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/01\/01\/ancelotti-wanted-me-to-replace-gattuso-at-ac-milan-ahmed-barusso\/"},"modified":"2025-01-01T12:01:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T12:01:18","slug":"ancelotti-wanted-me-to-replace-gattuso-at-ac-milan-ahmed-barusso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/01\/01\/ancelotti-wanted-me-to-replace-gattuso-at-ac-milan-ahmed-barusso\/","title":{"rendered":"Ancelotti wanted me to replace Gattuso at AC Milan \u2013 Ahmed Barusso"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/967\/96740337.295.jpg\" alt=\"Ahmed Barusso beats his marker during a game\" title=\"Ahmed Barusso beats his marker during a game\" width=\"295\" height=\"196\" \/> <span class=\"image_caption\"><span>Ahmed Barusso beats his marker during a game<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p id=\"article-123\">Former Ghana international Ahmed Barusso has revealed that Carlo Ancelotti, during his tenure at AC Milan, wanted to bring him to the San Siro.<\/p>\n<p>Barusso\u2019s physical presence in midfield closely resembled that of Gennaro Gattuso, who was a dominant force in Milan\u2019s midfield at the time.<\/p>\n<p>According to Barusso, his playing style caught Ancelotti\u2019s attention, leading the legendary coach to consider signing the former AS Roma midfielder.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview on Dan Kwaku Yeboah TV, Barusso recounted how he learned about the failed transfer during a visit to Milan\u2019s dressing room, arranged by Kaka. Until that moment, he had no idea about Ancelotti\u2019s interest in him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKaka took me to Milan\u2019s dressing room during my time at Roma, and that\u2019s when I found out that Ancelotti wanted to sign me as Gattuso\u2019s understudy to play when he wasn\u2019t available. Kaka even told his teammates that I was supposed to replace Gattuso,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately for Barusso, an injury derailed Ancelotti\u2019s plans. However, the Ghanaian midfielder cherished the opportunity to meet some of the legends of the seven-time Champions League winners.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI got to meet many players, and I shed tears because of how they treated me. These players were so down-to-earth\u2014Pirlo, Nesta, Gattuso, Dida\u2014all welcomed me and hugged me as I greeted everyone. It made me feel so important,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Barusso made six appearances for Ghana\u2019s senior national team after making his debut in 2003, scoring twice during his international career.<\/p>\n<p>FKA\/MA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ahmed Barusso beats his marker during a game Former Ghana international Ahmed Barusso has revealed that Carlo Ancelotti, during his tenure at AC Milan, wanted to bring him to the San Siro. Barusso\u2019s physical presence in midfield closely resembled that of Gennaro Gattuso, who was a dominant force in Milan\u2019s midfield at the time. 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