Former Juventus and Napoli midfielder Massimo Mauro praised Milan’s management for the way they dealt with Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The 23-year-old Italian goalkeeper left the Rossoneri on a free transfer last summer, ending an eight year association with the club. He joined French giants Paris Saint-Germain, signing a five-year contract. His departure was not accepted well by the Milan fans, who felt that he was too motivated by financial gains.
Speaking to Radio 24, Mauro discussed the work of Milan’s management and how they handled the Donnarumma negotiations.
“The good work of the club deserves merit. How Maldini and the club behaved with Donnarumma’s contract, they made a point, the club made a decision on the present and the future, saying it clearly.”
Milan replaced Donnarumma with French shot stopper Mike Maignan, picking him up from Lille in a deal worth around €15m, which seems like a bargain in hindsight. The 26-year-old has done well to replace the Euro 2020 winner, and it’s a sign of good management by the Rossoneri.
Things have been a little difficult for Donnarumma in Paris following his move; he’s been forced to share his starting spot with Keylor Navas and he’s made a number of high-profile errors.