Theo Hernandez bagged his 29th goal for AC Milan last night, thanks to a great strike, and by doing so he equalled the record of the Rossoneri legend Paolo Maldini. The latter was quick to respond to the Frenchman on social media.
Maldini may have left his role as technical director at Milan, but he’s still keeping a close eye on the team. Yesterday, as the Rossoneri beat Lecce by three goals to nil, Hernandez got on the scoresheet and equalled a record of the club legend.
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Indeed, along with Maldini, the Frenchman is the only defender in Serie A history to have found the back of the net 29 times. All scored for Milan, just like Maldini, and Theo mentioned his idol in a social media post last night: “Victory and 29 goals with Milan: happy to equal my idol Paolo Maldini!! FORZA MILAN 🔫😉,” he wrote.
Maldini didn’t take long to respond: “Well done Theo❤️ the small difference is that it took me 25 years, it took you 5 😂😂. You are special!”
It’s no secret that Hernandez and Maldini have had a very good relationship since the start, seeing as the club legend convinced him to join the Rossoneri in the first place. As such, equalling the record must be very special for the 26-year-old.
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Keep it bro. I just need your run thru goal.
Whoa whoa hold on – so you’re saying all that media talk about him packing his bags for Bayern or Real was just… bs? 👀
Yeah I also think that players and managers always speak the truth on social media, and that media are not used by agents, and that PR and media training are fairy tales. And I think that there are rainbows and unicorns inside Casa Milan.
Let’s see if you can make it through three comments in a row without ratting on management… Heck, how about one?
You’re asking for the moon from the sky here.
Well Kessié was also happy with us, until he left, so we don’t know.
I’m not saying the media wasn’t saying bs, but until Theo signs the contract, I won’t be reassured.
On a side note, I’ve heard rumors that the growth decree might be back, if that’s true, maybe both parties are waiting before coming to an agreement.
Sukses selalu dan yang terbaik buat anda paolo maldini #3 😍
This is the Milan of our dream, Improving game after game. Fonza Milan
When Leao and Theo are in the mood, nobody can stop them. The best left wing duo in the world!!!
That’s an insane stat. Best attacking full back in the world by a long shot
Let’s appreciate Theos magnificent achievement without throwing stupid transfer rumors or other bs shade over his amazing performances for the Rossoneri!!! Forza Theo, Forza Maldini and Forza Milan!