Andriy Shevchenko thinks Gonzalo Higuain cannot be compared to any other striker in Milan history and is confident the Argentine will score a lot.

Last night Milan announced the signings of Gonzalo Higuain and Mattia Caldara from Juventus and today the two arrived in Milanello for the first time and will be presented to the press at Casa Milan.

Andriy Shevchenko, one of the most beloved Milan players in history and certainly one of their best strikers, spoke to today’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport and gave his views on Pipita’s arrival.

“Who is Higuain equal to? He’s equal to no one… and enough with these comparisons, they only hurt,” said Sheva. “Higuain doesn’t look like me, he doesn’t resemble Inzaghi and he doesn’t resemble the attackers of Milan’s past, but he has had a great history in Italy and he must be respected for this. It’s an excellent purchase. If he’s worth the money considering his high salary? A player of his value, if he’s motivated, is worth that money, and it seems to be that Gonzalo is [motivated].

“Why do I like him? He sees the goal like few do, he knows the Italian league, he’s scored a lot of goals and he seems motivated, given the end of his story with Juventus. He will need to be pampered, to feel important and this will not be a problem for Milan. In the last few years it’s been how it went, but I think they now know exactly to behave. Milan has been the home of top players for so many years, I cannot image they’ve forgotten [how to treat such players].

“Bonucci went to Juventus? It’s a deal for everyone: Bonucci strengthens the [Juve] defense by finding old friends, but Milan acquire a promising youngster like Caldara, and especially [the fact that] with this negotiation they created the conditions for the signing of a player like Higuain, one that changes teams, moves the balance and makes the difference.

“If the Milano teams are closer to Juventus after this mercato? It’s been a crazy and beautiful transfer market for Serie A, which has also gained strength from a media point of view. You know, I feel in great part Italian from a football point of view, so if the league is competitive then I’m happy. It’s a long road, but my beloved Serie A is getting really interesting again.

“The Premier League? It’s facilitating as always. Chelsea are with [former Napoli coach Maurizio] Sarri? It’s a good bet for everyone, Sarri is good and by calling Zola into his staff he made a smart choice, as Gianfranco knows the environment and is very respected and the fans love him.

“If I would return to Milan? I’m the proud coach of my country’s national team [Ukraine], in the future we will see, but for the moment I’m very happy with the new Milan course, Milan is still my home, everything that concerns me is personal.

“Higuain is my heir? Gonzalo is not the heir of anybody, he has a very important history in Italy, he is a player of high level, he’s motivated and to me he seems like a great purchase. It’s not just [to solve] the problem of the goals, which he will be as many as ever I’m sure, but it’s that the arrival of Higuain in such an amazing mercato gives back pride to the whole Milan environment and to the fans.

“Other important things in the new Milan course? I hope they keep Gattuso, it’s a fundamental step. And it’s time for someone to come into the club: someone old that is new. If I’m alluding to Maldini? Maybe… now I have the hope.”