AC MILAN have confirmed contract-rebel keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has left the club.
The 22-year-old stopper’s deal runs out next month and the Italian have refused to match his wage demands after drawn-out talks.
Milan technical director Paolo Maldini told reporters: “He [Donnarumma] has been a protagonist of this season.
“It’s getting more and more difficult to find players who start in a team and always end up staying.
“The roads with Gigio are splitting, I can only wish him the best.”
Former wonderkid Donnarumma has been linked with several top European clubs, including Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea.
The Italy international is also rumoured to be interesting Milan’s Serie A rivals Juventus as well as Barcelona.
He is now available on a free transfer – but NOT come cheap with agent Mino Raiola set to drive a hard bargain.
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Milan want to replace the departing goalkeeper with Lille stopper Mike Maignan.
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Donnarumma has enjoyed a remarkable start to his professional career at the seven-time European champions.
He made an astonishing 251 appearances in all competitions for Milan – despite being just 22.
The Italian goalkeeper made his debut in 2016 as a 16-year-old, winning the Italian Super Cup that year.
But he hasn’t won a major honour at the club and is yet to play in the Champions League, which may have persuaded him to jump ship.
Milan finished second in Serie A this season, 12 points behind champions and local rivals Inter.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
