Gigio Donnarumma’s agent Mino Raiola blames Milan after the goalkeeper was booed during Italy-Spain: ‘They should have defended him.’
The 22-year-old didn’t receive a warm welcome at San Siro on his return with the Azzurri.
Donnarumma was booed by Milan fans from the warmup until the end of the game, causing controversy in Italy.
The goalkeeper felt the pressure in Italy’s 2-1 defeat in the Nations League semi-finals against La Roja sparking a never-ending debate on whether or not the Rossoneri fans should have booed Gigio during a national team’s game.
Donnarumma’s agent Mino Raiola spoke to Il Corriere dello Sport to defend his client and surprisingly hit out at Milan.
“I am disgusted about the boos to Donnarumma and I ask myself why Milan didn’t intervene in some way after that banner,” the agent told Il Corriere dello Sport.
Raiola refers to a banner unveiled by Milan ultras before the kickoff.
“Donnarumma, piece of ****,” read the banner. “You will never be welcome in Milano again.”
“Do you want to talk about threats?” continued Raiola.
“Has he killed somebody? I don’t think so. The truth is that Milan didn’t have the strength to keep him, but it doesn’t make the difference.
“Ask, anybody, ask a dad. What would he suggest to his son? Join PSG or stay at Milan?”
Raiola is described as ‘furious’. He called Il Corriere dello Sport during the halftime of Italy-Spain on Wednesday and spoke to them again the day after the game.
“What happened at the stadium is sad, strange and shameful,” he added.
“It’s strange that Milan fans only target Donnarumma, only because he made a free choice.
“It’s also strange and disappointing that Milan didn’t distance themselves from this unacceptable behaviour.
“Italy looked bad in front of the whole world, I really appreciate Sergio Busquets’ gesture, he understood the situation and what Gigio was going through.”
The Barcelona midfielder went to reassure Donnarumma during the game as Milan fans booed him every time he touched the ball.
“Gigio has always given everything to the national team, contributing to winning the Euros and being named the best player in the competition,” concluded Raiola.
“He also helped Milan, he remained loyal in the most difficult moment for the club, being professional until the very last day and helping the team to return to the Champions League.”