The Rossoneri web is divided between those who side with Paolo and those with Cardinale. Fans fear the escape of the most talented players and criticize the timing
Within minutes, the news sent the Rossoneri world into chaos. The split between Gerry Cardinale and Paolo Maldini shakes Milan and leads to bewilderment, disbelief and tension among the fans. If some express terror for a jump that in their eyes looks like the uncertain past of a few years ago, others support the company’s choice in the light of the latest results. In short, the moment divides the Milan fans.
Against Cardinal
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A quick tour on Twitter immediately clarifies the trending topics of a day that is about to be longer than usual in the Devil’s house. Many fans defend Maldini to the sword, lashing out at Cardinale: “The name Maldini is Milan. In less than a year, you have disrespected the greatest legend in the history of this club and turned the entire fan base against you,” wrote someone using the hashtag #CardinaleOut. And again, requests for respect for the club’s history: “We are bigger than you think. Open up your expensive phone, Google ‘Ac Milan’ and you’ll know pretty well which European club you bought. We are not a trading company to do business the way you want.”
With Cardinal
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Other fans support the decisions of the property, not happy with the last few months of results on the pitch and on the transfer market: “It is Gerry who has to pay the check to the players, not Maldini”. For others, the path chosen is one of waiting: “My next word on Milan will be after the transfer market is over, or at least when we have an idea of which Milan will be there for next season. Until then I wait, watch, listen without saying anything. For now it’s enough for me to have lost Ibra, Maldini and Massara in 24 hours”. Some dictate the line for the next few months with cynicism: “Sorry players for Maldini. Logical and natural, they expect the property to take an immediate position. Players (none excluded) are asking for the transfer for Maldini’s farewell: bring a fair offer and best regards. We are not a non-profit organization, we need results”.
Maldini’s work
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Maldini’s work is at the center of the analysis: “He arrived in Milan when we were fifth in 2019. He gave us the first Scudetto in 12 years, he took us to the Champions League semifinals for the first time in 16 years. He refused to be a yes man and wanted Milan to return to the big clubs. Words will never be enough.” Other fans drastically comment on the sense of the choice, bringing history into play: “No to Maldini is not dismantling. But Maldini is identity. It’s who puts their face on it. It’s who knows how to grow and defend the kids by taking them on the right path. Maldini is that bridge that binds all of Milan between past, present and future. They fired Milan.” Some judgments on the captain’s work underline the importance of his figure, but they are a little more critical: “I agree that the transfer market has been a disaster, however it is important to underline one thing. Milan without Maldini does not renew all its players and I also imagine that many players will not be as easy to attract as they were when Maldini showed up to negotiate.”
Fear for tops
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One of the most widespread fears is that after the growth of recent years, the big names may decide to leave the team with the revolution in the management: “These players are here for Maldini, thanks to Maldini, they will not stay for anyone other than Maldini” . And again: “Let’s not forget that Leao, Theo and Maignan are currently in the top 30 in Europe, and Theo and Maignan are the best in their role. All this thanks to Paolo”. Many underline the critical issues of the choice, which arrived at a delicate phase of the season and with an important transfer campaign to deal with (“I’m sorry for Leao. He signed the contract because he believed in the project”), while others avoid drama: “The players? They are professionals.”
June 6 – 10:32
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