At the final whistle, Italiano expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "This is a dream come true for the city of Bologna and the club. We've worked hard to get here, and it's wonderful to honour the Coppa Italia tradition. When you're in the final, everyone wants to win."

The coach dedicated the team's success to the fans in the stadium, who supported the team from start to finish. He also thanked the people of Bologna for their support. "I'm happy to be in the final," Italiano said. "When I met with the owners, they wanted to go all the way in this tournament. Now, we have one more step to take, and we're already making history with our fans by our side."

Italiano acknowledged that there might have been doubts about the team's chances after they changed coaches and players last season. However, he believes that participating in the Champions League helped improve the team's mentality, intensity, and strength, which they brought into Serie A and the Coppa Italia.

When asked about facing AC Milan, Italiano emphasized the importance of the fans' support. "We'll do our best to perform well and ride the wave of enthusiasm," he said. "It's a one-off match, and anything can happen. We'll have 30,000 fans behind us at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, and we can't wait to get there."