AC Milan midfielder Andrea Poli believes the current squad can start a new positive era at the club, though he admits that they’re nothing special compared to the line up during the team’s glory days.

The Rossoneri are still looking to find their form this season, as they sit in ninth place in the Serie A table, though they’ve managed to be the only Italian club to secure a spot in the Champions League round of 16.

Poli spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport about the decline of the Diavolo’s success in recent years, while also conceding that he wants to help the club through this transitional period and remain with them for a long time.

“I know that I have arrived in a transition period, as none of us would have started in the Grande Milan side,” said the 24-year-old, who joined AC Milan from Sampdoria over the summer.

“However, we can open up a good new era. There is a magical air at Milanello and I really want to win.

“I like to take responsibility, so I hope to wear this jersey for many years and my ambition is to play an important part at this club.”

Milan will play host to Roma at the San Siro on December 16.