At the end of his contract at AC Milan last summer, Gianluigi Donnarumma did not agree with his former leaders for an extension. The Italian goalkeeper had privileged the offer of Paris Saint-Germain, more interesting on the financial plan. What the Milanese are still struggling to digest.

Seeing Gianluigi Donnarumma sharing playing time with Keylor Navas this season, AC Milan has it bad. Last summer, when his goalkeeper came to the end of his contract, the Italian club had done everything to retain him with an extension. But the financial claims of the porter exceeded the financial possibilities of the Rossoneri, powerless against the departure of their last rampart at Paris Saint-Germain.

The vice-champion of France, he had the financial power to come to an agreement with agent Mino Raiola. A scenario that continues to haunt the Milanese and their technical director Paolo Maldini, both understanding and disappointed with the choice of the Italian international. ” Sometimes I know I sound almost fatalistic, commented the leader in an interview with Sette. Gianluigi Donnarumma is a beautiful person, full of emotions. I think in an ideal world the only real motivation for a football player should be passion. “

Maldini does not judge but …

” But if your goal is to get money to give to your family, who tightened their belts for you in your childhood, well that’s also a motivation that must be understood and respected., admitted Paolo Maldini. To achieve certain results and a certain status of player, sporting motivations are fundamental. There may be times when a player’s needs are not compatible with those of a club. There are those who can wait and those who are in a hurry. It is not for me to judge certain choices. The AC Milan supporters do not feel they can criticize Gianluigi “Dollarumma”.