Paolo Maldini admits he nonetheless ‘finds it tough’ to speak about his beloved AC Milan, might by no means work for one more Serie A membership, however hails the ‘superb thought’ of Italy hiring Gennaro Gattuso as their coach.
The membership legend spent his total profession with the Rossoneri, following within the footsteps of father Cesare, and along with his personal son Daniele coming by way of their youth academy.
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 03: Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara of AC Milan look on earlier than the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 03, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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however was .
“I nonetheless discover it tough to speak about Milan, however I’m joyful that their present place within the Serie A desk is healthier than within the current previous,”
The Derby della Madonnina is arising on Sunday between Milan and their bitter rivals Inter.
“The derby is at all times a wierd fixture, as we misplaced 6 or 7 in a row after which gained the Scudetto, whereas as soon as we began profitable this fixture once more, issues didn’t go nicely general. The derby has little or no say on the success of a season.”
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Maldini solely has eyes for AC Milan
LECCE, ITALY – JUNE 22: Paolo Maldini of Milan through the Serie A match between US Lecce and AC Milan at Stadio By way of del Mare on June 22, 2020 in Lecce, Italy. (Photograph by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Pictures)
There have been experiences that Fiorentina had approached him to be their new director of sport when Daniele Pradè resigned.
“My cousin known as and instructed me that, however I knew nothing about it. There is just one membership for me in Italy, and that’s the way it at all times will likely be. In reality, I’ll add overseas as nicely,” replied Maldini.
On the subject of the Nazionale, Italian soccer is struggling badly, because the 4-1 defeat to Norway confirmed a World Cup play-off for the third version in a row.
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“I hope that Italy get to the World Cup, for the children in a era who by no means noticed their crew compete within the event, but in addition for Rino and all of us, we’re all followers of the Nazionale.”
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Coach Gennaro Gattuso of Italy seems to be on previous to the Nationwide anthems previous to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Estonia at Stadio di Bergamo on September 05, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Pictures)
What did Maldini assume in June when Luciano Spalletti was sacked and his outdated Milan teammate Gattuso appointed to the function of Italy coach?
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“I believed it was an excellent thought, as a result of he encapsulates the spirit that the Nazionale at all times should have. As for the crew, we’ve obtained to recognise that instances have modified, I even noticed Germany play towards Luxembourg lately and it was Luxembourg who dominated for one half. We should realise that every one the opposite nationwide groups are evolving and we’ve obtained to maintain up with them.”
Does Italy have a brand new Maldini to name upon and bolster their defence?
“Comparisons are by no means good for anyone. I used to be in comparison with my father first, after which Antonio Cabrini, however this kind of factor by no means helps. Everybody wants to simply be themselves.”