Paolo Maldini - the farewell

where did yo uread it?

I just found it. http://www.channel4.com/sport/footba...lia/mar6v.html

“I have a lot of energy left. One must be consistent, but at the same time only an idiot doesn’t change his mind,” smiled Maldini.

“In these last few months my knees are no longer hurting very much. The club and fans are pushing me to play for another year.

“I have to admit, three months ago I was in a much worse condition and had to stay out for five months following surgery. Now I feel better and am even playing in a role I hadn’t tried for quite a while.”



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Having Maldini for another year will mean that the same old era will continue next year. I want Maldini to stay for his experience and everything, but if that means that we will only be signing 2-3 players in the summer then no. I'd like to see a whole bunch of players coming in and Maldini staying to pass on the experience. And also, that could mean that Maldini did not play his last game in Europe..and next year the final will be in Rome, what a beautiful way for an Immortal to end his career, in the Eternal City winning the CL.

According to SkySports and Channel4 he is considering another season. He feels that his knees are much better after the operation and he is feeling good and enjoying his football.

Also mentioned that the fans and club are pushing him to stay another season, so maybe.

I don't think he can play 90min in serie-a and then 90min in europe and then another 90min in serie-a again. But maybe if he played CB where he would do less running.

Then again I could be wrong, Maldini was still charging up and down that left-side late in the Arsenal game.

Maldini staying for an extra year is up to him as far as I'm concerned. If he leaves we have a hole in the squad that's difficult to fill, but it has to happen sooner or later. If he stays we can rely on him in important matches, as he's shown that he's up to the task. However, the main advantage is that he'll pass on his experience and attitude to the following generation (I expect signings irrespective of if he stays).

He is a leader

Even if he will only play few matches in CL he is important for the team

Welcome back Captain (hopefully)! Bring in Zapata now and let Bonera and Zapata learn from the best of all time!

Originally Posted by hitmannq8

I want Maldini to stay for his experience and everything, but if that means that we will only be signing 2-3 players in the summer then no.

Agreed. Maldini can stay for one more year but we must also rejuvenate the back line. I think it's time to say thank you and good bye to Cafu, Serginho, Favalli, and Simic

Farewell??
No not like this. It will a the mistake of the century. Why should he retire? He was the BEST player of ACM against Arsenal. 1 more year, at least. Paolo has still got what it takes to play at the highest level. Paolo Should retire with either CL or Scudetto, not empty handed.

How about starting a petition "1 more year Paolo" on http://www.thepetition.com ?
Mr. Rezag, Zlatanov, Jim_UK, Kaka1899 or some other member, please do it I was thinking to start it by my self, but then I thought it would be better if some one starts it from Europe or America side. Please do it soon. Paolo should not leave like this. We will miss him badly

If you make a petition you should send it to someone who can show it to Paolo himself.

cmon't paolo....sempre milan, sempre maldini..........

Originally Posted by Rico

If you make a petition you should send it to someone who can show it to Paolo himself.

Yes. Its easy. The petition could be send to Paolo through htt://www.acmilan.com , so no problems there, but we have to start it. Come on guys, don't you wanna see Maldini lifting CL in Rome next season?
I just wonder where is Zlatanov these days? He would be pretty good choice to start it. Also Jim_Uk & ACMilan1899 could do it easily (I think so).

So plz any one of these gentleman, start it as soon as possible. at least we should try once, being a fan to take out our frustration.

Talking about our great PAOLO MALDINI it means a lot. What else can we say about his exemplary role moldel??? Maldini is Milan and the meaning for "loyalty."

Who Else Can Be a HISTORY MAN with 1,000 Performances than the Great Milan Captain Paolo Maldini?

Paolo is one of those few players who is already a legend while still playing. One of the very few. This is one of the possible definitions of what a real legend is.
His name goes over the football pitch. It embodies an idea of greatness, loyalty, fair play and courage.

Too bad we haven't a Plutach anymore: Paolo would have been perfect to fit into the "Lives".