Maldini: "Leao? A great talent. He came from Lille and had to prove himself"

Maldini: “Leao? A great talent. He came from Lille and had to prove himself”

Paolo Maldini granted a lengthy and excellent interview that is very well worth the read. Speaking to Giacomo Poretti in Poret Cast, he discussed the 'great talent' of Rafael Leao:

"He's a great talent, beyond playing football, modeling, or singing; he has something important. Leao asked me to release the album two days before the match; I replied that it wasn't a problem, but he had to score two goals on Saturday. He didn't score but made an assist (laughs). "

Maldini added:

"The most beautiful thing in these years is the personal relationships. He came from Lille, a great talent but still had to prove himself. The relationships formed with them are the most beautiful things that remain, more than trophies and matches won. They're always personal relationships; you make yourself available to shape these guys."