Parma director general Pietro Leonardi says he never considered blocking Cristian Zaccardo’s move to Milan.

Parma director general Pietro Leonardi says he never considered blocking Cristian Zaccardo’s move to Milan.

The defender, a 2006 World Cup winner with Italy, joined the Diavolo this month in a swap deal with Djamel Mesbah.

“He wanted to join Milan,” the official told Sport Italia. “In situations like this I ask players to stay if they have the desire to stay.

“He wanted to fulfil a dream and we put ourselves at his disposal.

“Zaccardo’s CV speaks for itself. He has great experience which can be added to that of the other Milan players.”

The 31-year-old, formerly of Palermo and Wolfsburg, can play as a centre-back or a right-back.

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