The 23-year-old joined Genoa from Portsmouth this summer, but was immediately loaned out to Milan.

"Playing for this club was a dream and now I have realized it. I want Milan with all my power," he told Gazzetta dello Sport.

"I knew of their history. So I knew that I was coming to the most important club in the world. Milan are in first place ahead of Real Madrid and Barcelona.

"Milan have fantastic players, there is nothing to fear. My objective is to help this team do well and get the chance to show my worth in exchange.

"I am a normal 23-year-old guy who loves playing football. I know I have this hunger and I ask for only one thing: judge me on what you see on the pitch.

"The past is the past. Right now I am only thinking about doing well here."

Boateng shone for Ghana in the 2010 World Cup, even though he was uncapped before the South Africa finals.