Paolo Maldini’s departure from AC Milan after the 2022-23 season has been viewed by some as a major mistake, with fans continuing to call for his return. Massimo Ambrosini states that Maldini’s return depends on a single condition: a change in ownership. He links the likelihood of a comeback to the way Maldini was sold and dismissed, describing the process as indecent and noting that this factor closes the possibility under current leadership. Ambrosini also explains that Maldini’s development as a manager required learning and growth, including observing and working alongside Leonardo before building credibility and autonomy.
"“Can Maldini return? As of now, there's only one condition for Paolo to return to Milan. The ownership must change. After what they did, indecently selling him in the space of ten minutes, what closes that possibility is this factor here,” he said."
"“That he can return, that he wants to return, that he has a lot to give to football, yes, that he has a preference is quite clear. Paolo learned how to do this thing here, how to be a manager. Everything he brought with him wasn't enough at the beginning, because Paolo had to learn from Leonardo first.”"
"“He arrived and started observing. When Paolo arrived, he said to Leo, 'I can't do this stuff.' In my opinion, he has an intellectual autonomy that has allowed him to grow in credibility. I don't think a former player can automatically be a good manager.”"
"“But if you have the ability to be there and understand what's needed and you bring your authority, your autonomy, your personality, your knowledge, your sense of belonging, you make your own path, f”"
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