The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Totally Tomori: James Horncastle meets Fikayo in Milan
Mar 7, 2026
Fikayo Tomori, AC Milan and England central defender, talks life in Milan and training at Milanello. He describes the San Siro atmosphere, the derby intensity, and adapting to Serie A tactics. He recounts meeting club legends like Maldini and sharing the pitch with Zlatan, and names the toughest forwards he faces.
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Arriving At Milanello Felt Like Stepping Into Club History
- Fikayo Tomori described moving to Milanello as a history-rich shock, seeing photos of Maldini, Shevchenko and Kaká and later appearing in the club's own framed season images.
- He recalled arriving during COVID with empty San Siro, then his first full-home game (vs Cagliari) making him realize childhood FIFA dreams had become reality.
Decide Quickly When Opportunity Appears
- Tomori advised embracing uncertainty when joining on loan: after Paolo Maldini asked him to stay he mentally committed before paperwork, highlighting mindset matters.
- He emphasised adaptability, noting football can change year-to-year so commit to the present and perform.
Scudetto Parade Turned Two Hours Into Five
- Tomori recounted the Scudetto parade where a two-hour route became five hours because fans filled the streets and the Duomo, unmatched passion unlike his London experience.
- He contrasted London's anonymity with Milan's intense fan attention after titles, with constant pictures and public presence.