Maldini: ‘Donnarumma is the best goalkeeper in the world’


Maldini: ‘Donnarumma is the best goalkeeper in the world’

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Maldini praises AC Milan keeper Donnarumma as the best goal keeper in the world. The former AC Milan defender words come before a 2-0 victory over Roma.

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Paolo Maldini claims the young Italian keeper as the best goalkeeper in the world. Donnarumma debuted with the Milan side at the age of 16. Since then, he has evolved into an absolute number one choice for the Milan side.

Real Madrid, PSG and Chelsea are aiming to come in terms with the 21-year old as Donnarumma’s contract is expiring at the end of 2021.

“It is certainly Milan’s duty to try and keep hold of an important player like Gigio, for what he represents as a symbol, a player who came up through our youth academy and, in my humble opinion, because he is the best goalkeeper in the world,” – Maldini said.

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Back in March, Donnarumma removed his rumours of leaving Milan as he has a special connection with the club.

“The Rossoneri colours mean a lot to me, because I grew up here,” the 21-year-old said in a Q&A via the club’s official channels.

“I have always been a Milan fan and I can’t help but give my best for this shirt. The first goal is the one I share with the club and the one we have set ourselves at the beginning of the season. The personal goal is to always give my best and try to concede as few goals as possible.” – the 21-year old keeper said.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic joined AC Milan for a second spell from LA Galaxy. He has scored 4 goals in 10 appearances for Milan. Ibrahimovic’s contract expires by the end of 2019-2020 season.

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AC Milan are fighting for a spot in the Europa League. The Milan side is placed 7th on the Serie A League table. They are 3 points behind 6th placed Napoli and ahead of Verona.

AC Milan would play SPAL on Thursday, 2nd of July in their next Serie A game.

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