AC Milan have confirmed that Paolo Maldini has concluded his role as technical director of the club, effective as of 5 June 2023.
Through a statement on their official website Milan announced Maldini’s departure, adding: “We thank him for his years of service in the role, contributing to the return to the Champions League and to winning the Scudetto in 2021/22.
“His day-to-day duties will be performed by a team working in close integration with the first team manager, ultimately reporting to the CEO.”
It has been a whirlwind 48 hours for Milan fans to digest. The 2022-23 season came to a close on Sunday night with a 3-1 win over Hellas Verona that was followed by the emotional farewell of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Less than 24 hours later, reports surfaced suggesting that a meeting was held between Gerry Cardinale and Maldini in which the owner of the club informed the ex-captain that his services would no longer be required.
The statement does not mention Ricky Massara, but the sporting director and right-hand man of Maldini is expected to follow him out of the club.
