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BIG TRANSITION: Agent Atta Aneke, Jens Petter Hauge and Technical Director Paolo Maldini pose in connection with the Norwegian’s transition from Bodø / Glimt. Photo: Private
When Jens Petter Hauge (20) played big for Bodø / Glimt against Milan for 37 minutes, the bosses of the great Italian club took action, according to their agent.
Atta Aneke was sitting at home in Oslo watching the Europa League game on television when his mobile phone suddenly turned on. The sender was one of the main leaders of Milan.
Play the wording of the text message that appeared as follows: “Wow! This is exciting. Let’s chat after the game.”
He believes the message changed the dynamics of the game around Hauge’s future. In the days before the announcement of the sensational transfer, clubs from England, Spain and Italy were still fighting for the Norwegian’s signature, but messages between the agent and Milan management on Thursday of last week put the Rossoneri in the seat of the driver.
– At 37 minutes into the game, the conversation began for everyone. Milan’s interest started in June, but that match changed him from a player they followed to a player they thought was good enough for their A-team. But we still had a lot of clubs in the mix. They were super serious. So it was the case that you still had to have conversations with other clubs, Aneke tells VG.
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On the plane to Italy
Following the dialogue over the weekend, negotiations had reached a point that forced Aneke to board the plane bound for Milan on Monday this week to intensify work. There, the Oslo agent was received by technical director Paolo Maldini and sports director Frederic Massara at the “Casa Milan” headquarters.
The next day Hauge himself arrived. He was staying with Aneke at the Sheraton San Siro, where he stayed when he did not do tests and talks with the top of Milan.
– I find the address of Milan extremely pleasant and welcoming. They showed that this was an important transition for them. They posed with a full outfit at every meeting. They showed as a club that it was important for them to put Jens Petter in his place, says Aneke.
– How would you describe this transition?
– It’s an adventure.
SENT THE GREATEST: Milan’s top managers were involved in bringing the Norwegian to the club. From left to right: Sporting Director Frederic Massara, Technical Director Paolo Maldini, Milan player Jens Petter Hauge and Executive Director Ivan Gazidis. Photo: AC Milan
The character of Roser Hauge
Aneke is clearly proud of what Hauge has accomplished. The collaboration between the two began when Bodøværingen was just 16 years old.
– If you look at where you are in May and June, where Glimt accepts an offer from Cercle Brugge and you see it as a good transition, to where you are now with Paolo Maldini in Milan and have signed a contract there. .. It’s an adventure. Is big. It’s fun. And he deserves it Jens Petter, who has a hunger, a will and a personality that not many others have.
– I saw him when he came here to Milan. It does not hide in a corner. He is not afraid of anything. It has character and it shows. It is fun to watch. I also think you have to have that personality to succeed at a club like Milan, says Aneke.
NEW MILAN NUMBER 15: Jens Petter Hauge shows off the suit for his new team in Italy. Photo: AC Milan
A long trip
Two seasons ago, the situation was completely different. At the age of 18, Hauge was loaned to Aalesund, where he had to play several games for the second team of the 4th division because he was also not considered good enough for his A team.
– There’s something about Jens Petter’s hunger. He has always had a clear goal of success. He has never lowered his head. He has believed in himself. When he was at the bank in Aalesund, he said that there was not necessarily anything wrong with Glimt’s management that had given him up, but that he had to take charge of his game himself. That such a young child manages to reflect on it and work so hard to get up is incredibly impressive.
– What does this really mean to you?
– It is a great pleasure to be part of that trip here. These are the times you work for, says Aneke.
On Sunday, Hauge can make his Serie A debut when Milan take on Spezia at home at the San Siro.
“AC Milan is pleased to announce the signing of Jens Petter Hauge from Bodø / Glimt on a permanent contract. The Norwegian striker has signed a contract with” Rossoneri “until June 30, 2025.” the Italians said Thursday morning.
