Serie A: Maldini on AC Milan transfer for Messi after Barcelona departure: It might have been a possible operation

AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini has mentioned his departure as head director at Milanello six months in the past, expressing frustration with those that lack respect for the membership’s id and historical past.

Maldini denied accusations of being unwilling to share energy, highlighting his lack of authority in participant signings.

“There are people who find themselves passing via establishments like Milan, on the planet of soccer golf equipment with a global profile, and who don’t have any actual respect for his or her id and their historical past,” Maldini advised La Reppublica.

“I’ve by no means had signing energy even for loans. Nonetheless, to be accused of not desirous to share [power], I do not discover it in any respect truthful.”

The Tonali scandal

Maldini addressed AC Milan‘s inside struggles, mentioning the necessity to struggle with the board to acknowledge the footballing worth of midfielder Sandro Tonali.

Nonetheless, he expressed remorse for not being conscious of Tonali‘s involvement in a betting situation, emphasizing the significance of higher understanding and managing gamers.

“This makes me notice as soon as once more that we by no means do sufficient to attempt to handle and perceive the gamers. It is usually a defeat for us,” he added.

Ibrahimovic’s future

Relating to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Maldini admits uncertainty in regards to the phrases of his return or present position however means that the Swedish star comply with the same path of commentary and studying earlier than taking motion, itemizing him as a private advisor to AC Milan‘s proprietor, Gerry Cardinale.

Messi to AC Milan?

Maldini additionally acknowledged that AC Milan had an choice to signal Messi himself simply when he was launched after not renewing with Barcelona.

“It might have been a possible operation,” he famous.