Yoann Gourcuff: I learnt a lot, from all levels

Yoann Gourcuff, Rossonero player from 2006 until 2008, currently on loan at Bordeaux, point of strength of the French national team spoke about Milan. Gourcuff learnt a lot from all level.

"I learnt a lot, from all levels," he said to France Football, "Technically, physically, the training in Italy is tough.

Yoann Gourcuff could not find much space in the starting line-up due to the presence of Kaka and Clarence Seedorf at AC Milan, but he has been in a rich vein of form since joining Girondins Bordeaux on-loan this summer.

However, the French international also said he learnt a lot from Kaka, Seedorf and Andrea Pirlo either was in or out the pitch.

"I wasl always careful, very concentrated on what we did and what Kaka, Seedorf and Pirlo used to say, on their movements on the pitch, on their technical qualities, the physical qualities. Also when we were not on the pitch, their way of approaching the games, of concentrating....with them I learnt a lot."

And especialy for Pirlo, Gourcuff confirmed his appreciation for Milan's have number 21 shirt. "What passing qualities, what game vision, what qualities to serve with every part of the foot. He's also able to find incredible passing angles! And he has a quality shot, from the distance, a bit like Juninho, with a trajectory that the ball rises and then goes down rolling." His said, reported by the club official website.