Pepe Reina has revealed he was only at Milan because Gianluigi Donnarumma “had to leave” the Rossoneri.
The Italy international was in a transfer saga and linked away from the club when Reina was brought in to help the club in a difficult period.
The 37-year-old signed on a free transfer from Napoli in July 2018 and believed he would be the first choice at San Siro.
Pepe Reina has revealed he was only at Milan because Gianluigi Donnarumma “had to leave” the Rossoneri.
The Italy international was in a transfer saga and linked away from the club when Reina was brought in to help the club in a difficult period.
The 37-year-old signed on a free transfer from Napoli in July 2018 and believed he would be the first choice at San Siro.
“I signed a year and a half ago,” Reina told Onda Cero. “Donnarumma had to leave, but in the end he stayed.
“So, I tried to do my best, both to play and to help Gigio grow. It’s a club that’s currently having difficulties on a sporting level. But they will soon return to being competitive.”
This month he moved to Aston Villa and has admitted it gave him the chance to “feel like a footballer” again.
“The Premier League is the most fun league,” Reina said. “I come here with the idea of helping out and to do well. I can play here, and I have the chance to still feel like a footballer.”