Paolo Maldini, undisputed legend of AC Milan, granted an exclusive interview to Rai 3. During the conversation, the former captain retraced the key moments of his glorious past wearing the Rossoneri shirt.
Here are his words:
"On my debut, I thought I wouldn’t play. I hadn’t even brought the right boots. I had more experienced people ahead of me. When the coach told me to go in, I didn’t think about anything else. My position? I told the coach I could play anywhere."
On his father Cesare Maldini:
"I had a good relationship with him. In the early years, I can’t deny that his legacy weighed on me a bit."
On Arrigo Sacchi:
"The changes we endured physically were very tough, but essential. Maradona? He never complained. I consider myself a quick player with my feet, but he was even quicker. After the fifth knock I gave him, I told him, ‘Diego, sorry’ (he laughs)," as relayed via PianetaMilan.it.
On the importance of defeats, a topic close to him:
"Success also comes through defeats. In the end, I’m one of the biggest losers among the biggest winners. So I had the fortune to win by losing a lot. The toughest derby I played? The first ones, because I remember very well that after the match I’d say: ‘I didn’t like myself.’ My level of nervousness was too high and I was a bit blocked."
