AC Milan: Serie A Champions Gift Their Players Brand New State of the Art BMW Cars

• 25 first-team players of AC Milan received a special delivery from automotive giant BMW
• BMW gifted the players their brand new model, the BMW XM, with customized number plates to the Stefano Pioli-coached side
• The Serie A Champions entered into a deal last year with BMW that saw them become their official automotive sponsors

Italian champions AC Milan have gifted all the members of their first team squad with new BMW XM cars. The cars were delivered at the Milanello Training Centre by BMW Italy managing director Massimiliano Di Silvestre.

BMW is the official automotive partner of AC Milan and as a result of the partnership, 25 members of the first squad were handed the cars.

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Team captain David Calabria was at hand to symbolically receive the keys from Di Silvestre. The club's website reports that the cars were branded with players' names.

Lead striker Oliver Giroud was to receive his car, stating,

"My car keys are always with me! I am a big fan of sports cars: I like the roar of the engine, it gives me adrenalin, I can have the same feeling as when I score a goal in front of our fans. I don't go too fast, but when I can I really enjoy driving and BMW is the perfect car to get behind the wheel in a comfortable and dynamic way. I am happy to have chosen the BMW iX, which combines great performance with respect for the environment"

The Rossoneri are currently preparing to face Empoli as the Serie A action enters the 8th round. The Stefano Pioli side are currently fifth on the log with 14 points.

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They will then face Chelsea in a double-header Champions League tie.

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The Rossoneri are struggling to fend off potential suitors for the 23-year-old, especially after his exploits helped them to the Scudetto last season.

The Portuguese striker scored an impressive 11 goals and bagged 10 assists in the Serie A last season, raising the eyebrows of various top clubs across Europe.