Maldini granted an important interview to La Repubblica. He answered many questions which were left unanswered for the fans. Among the topics discussed, he addressed the rumour that he was planning on hiring Andrea Pirlo as coach instead of Stefano Pioli for this season.
Here's his reply:
"My role involves frequent discussions. With Pioli, we were already planning for the next season. He had deserved an extension until 2025. And if there had been, as in the past, unity of intentions and visions with the club's objectives, I don’t see why we should have changed."
On the club granting head coach Stefano Pioli more duties, Maldini said:
"He should be thanked; he was crucial for the youngsters. But the coach is one of the loneliest figures in football. Giving him tasks beyond his role, without support, will only make him more isolated."
READ MALDINI'S FULL INTERVIEW HERE.
