German striker Niklas Vollkrug expressed his great happiness at joining AC Milan during the press conference introducing him to the media, emphasizing that wearing the number 9 jersey carries a special responsibility for him.

Volkrog said: "Number 9, for me, is synonymous with goals, and I have only worn it before with the national team. I don't have a specific role model, but I know that great players have worn this jersey here at Milan, and I hope to be worthy of it."

The German international spoke about the atmosphere within the team, noting that his integration process went perfectly from day one. He said, "The team made my integration much easier; there is a strong sense of unity, the welcome was fantastic, and it was easy to adapt from the very first training sessions."

Folkrogh concluded his statements by expressing confidence in the team's ability to succeed, adding: "Personally, I believe I will integrate well and contribute to the team's success. This is the perfect moment for me to join; I am impressed by the team's quality and vitality—it is a cohesive and effective team."