Not necessarily a bad thing. Why risk tarnishing your image getting involved in a situation you are not completely sure of?
But at the same time it's a bit strange. Earlier he has spoken about how they don't want him, how the legends should work at the club, how the only job he will take is with Milan. Maybe he's just biding his time to see what the Chinese do with the club.
I think Maldini would probably evaluate the new owners' priorities before making a commitment. Him coming back is a huge deal and there cannot be mistakes. Once bitten twice shy.
All these ex-players coming back is really more for show than anything substantial if you ask me. Even though we loved all those former stars, we must realize that there are far more qualified professionals out there who can do the job of running this team better than them. No offense to Maldini, Albertini, Costacurta or whoever, but not all players are cut out to be good management. I would even say that i'd be nervous if we offer someone like Maldini the role of DS, not saying he will be a disaster, but there are a lot of risk and he is so inexperienced in that role.
09-09-2016, 05:54 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-09-2016, 05:56 AM by WCmilan.)
But not many qualified professionals lived Milan in their glory days first hand on and off the field. I get your point but I think there needs to be a mix of both; some who have been great players to share the culture and act as a symbol, and then someone 'qualified' to do the real stuff. I wouldn't undervalue the influence someone like Maldini could have in the club, likewise as he did when he was a player. I wouldn't give Maldini a directorial role, but rather something more of a symbol or ambassador or something.
What has Mirabelli done to deserve a position? I would much rather we get Prade or Sogliano.
Fassone worked with him before?