Maldini and Frederic Massara were more than just Milanese directors. They attempted to provide a filter to the intense pressures of the media by properly balancing the connection between team and ownership.
There have been a lot of mistakes committed, particularly in the past year. Since AC Milan spent all of its transfer money, the income statement for salaries has gotten worse rather than better.
With Maldini, a reputation established as a player and director is destroyed. The former CEO's extremely lengthy and professional association with the team, which started while he was a player and lasted as a managing director, has come to an end.
Maldini was a superb defender and is widely regarded as the greatest Italian defender of all time. His career, which spanned
Rafael Leao endured two trying years on the field with Maldini's backing and protection of all Milan players in the media. The Milan star's contract was only extended until 2028 because of Maldini's tenacity, but the Portuguese player is most shocked.
Alvise Cagnazzo of Mail Sport examines what went wrong for the former defender and speculates on Milan's future in the post-Maldini era.
KETELAERE CASE DE
Charles De Ketelaere was brought in for nearly £34 million with the intention of taking over Brahim Diaz's position and role on the field, but he hasn't been able to adjust, on or off the field.
Maldini and Massara's first offense was that they had written a cheque for 90% of the budget for
LOSING KESSIE, CALHANOGLU, AND DONNARUMMA WITHOUT PROFIT
Hakan Calhanoglu started in Inter Milan's defeat by Manchester City in the Champions League final, but up until a few years ago, he was a cornerstone of AC Milan.
The second major regret in Milan's recent transactions is the loss of Franck Kessie, a superb technical and tactical player who was never replaced. Even Mike Maignan, who successfully replaced Gianluigi Donnarumma, could have given AC Milan a check for at least £43 million if his contract negotiations had been successful.
By not renewing those three contracts, Maldini protected AC Milan's reputation and financial standing, but they are now likely paying the consequences of not having retained and then swiftly marketed the team's three jewels.
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