Omari Hutchinson reveals why Ruben Amorim wanted him at AC Milan

Omari Hutchinson has revealed Ruben Amorim personally pushed for his move to AC Milan after being impressed by the winger when they faced each other in England.

Hutchinson was Milan's final arrival of the summer transfer window, joining from Nottingham Forest on an initial loan deal with an option to buy.

The Jamaica international has now been officially presented by the Rossoneri at the AC Milan Flagship Store in Milan and explained how quickly his new manager has helped him settle.

Hutchinson believes Amorim was one of the driving forces behind the transfer.

The winger previously faced Amorim's Manchester United and feels that performance convinced the Portuguese coach he could fit his plans at Milan.

"I think simply the manager wanted me," Hutchinson said.

"I think he spoke with the management, they were also very interested, and it was quite simple because I played against Amorim in the game against Manchester United."

According to Hutchinson, Amorim specifically wanted a left-footed player capable of operating in that area of the pitch.

"He said he was really impressed by me and that he needed a player in that position who was left-footed; he said I fitted his parameters."

Hutchinson also recalled scoring against Amorim's United and believes that performance played an important part in Milan's decision.

The transition has been relatively straightforward so far, although Hutchinson revealed Amorim is taking a patient approach with him.

He is currently living in a hotel while searching for an apartment, but communication has not been an issue because the coaching staff speak English.

On the pitch, Milan are gradually introducing him to their tactical demands.

"I think the manager is trying to bring me in gradually, get me used to the group, get me used to being on the bench and understanding the game," he explained.

That could be particularly important given Hutchinson admitted he had not regularly followed Serie A before making the move.

One of Amorim's first messages to his new signing concerned the tactical challenge awaiting him in Italy.

Hutchinson expects Milan to regularly encounter teams defending with deep blocks, meaning his ability to beat opponents and create openings could become particularly important.

"It was the first thing Amorim told me when we spoke on the phone for the first time," Hutchinson explained.

"He told me I would have to break down defences because sometimes teams will play with a low block."

The winger is confident his skill set is suited to that challenge.

"I think I have the qualities to do it and I can't wait to get on the pitch."

Hutchinson was also asked about effectively taking the baton from Rafael Leao, but he does not view himself as a direct replacement.

He pointed towards their different positions, with Leao predominantly operating from the left while Hutchinson expects to play from the right.

However, there is one part of Leao's Milan career he would certainly like to replicate: his influence in the final third.

"Obviously I want to have the impact that he had when he was doing well here," Hutchinson said.

"I believe in myself and I have a job to do."

For Milan, that job appears clear. Amorim wanted another left-footed attacker capable of unlocking compact defences, and Hutchinson believes he can provide exactly that.

Hutchinson is being gradually introduced into Amorim's team while adapting to Italian football and Milan's tactical requirements.

His ability to beat defenders and create against low blocks could ultimately determine how quickly he earns a regular starting role at San Siro.