"Leaving Milan? I decided after Paolo Maldini left..."

2023-09-06 21:06:16 / SPORT ALFA PRESS

"Leaving Milan? I decided after Paolo Maldini left..."

Milan was one of the most active clubs in the summer market in Serie A. Many approaches, but also sweeps to Stefano Pioli's Reds and Blacks. One of the players who left was Alexis Saelemaekers.

The 24-year-old was loaned to Bologna for 500,000 euros, with the latter having the option of buying his card at the end of the season for 9 million euros.

The Belgian player, who won the championship title during the past three seasons in Milanello, has explained the reasons for leaving Milan.

"I didn't have the idea of ​​leaving before Paolo Maldini left. But when he left, some changes took place in the club.

And I decided of my own accord to try another experience. I am happy to be in Bologna.

I talked to the coach before he came here. I have never had a discussion like that with Thiago Mottan in my life...

It immediately filled me with the desire to play with Bologna. The coach has given me a lot of confidence and ambition with his words", emphasized Saelemaekers.

The right winger played 140 matches with "Djallin" in all competitions. Recording 10 goals (the first against Bologna) and 14 assists.

 

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