Junior Messias is delighted with his move to AC Milan.

The 30 year-old Brazilian midfielder was snapped up from Crotone on deadline day yesterday.

Messias said: "When I arrived in Italy I decided to work hard, on the pitch and during the day. I had a dream, I thought I wouldn't make it, I was sweating, with humility. I thought I would not make it.

"I arrived with promotion in Serie B, to Serie A. I had a dream. I remember dribbling on the street in Ipatinga and now I am here: in one of the most important clubs in the world. No matter how rational you may be, there will always be a fairy tale you will end up believing in.

"I'm a Rossoneri, I'm a Milan player."