AC Milan management bluntly said that Donnarumma did not deserve a big contract, and his on-field performance did not match the salary package.
After several years of development, AC Milan has significantly improved compared to the past, not only has the commercial income achieved a significant increase, but the team has once again shown competitiveness in Italy and Europe. The Rossoneri held a shareholders' meeting at the end of October and announced its financial results for the past year. It is reported that the club's revenue is almost 297 million euros, a significant increase of 14% over the previous year, while the fiscal deficit has been reduced by 30%, and the club's debt has also fallen by up to 80%.
Gazidis, who was originally invited by the Elliott Group to join the club's management, recalled the chaotic situation at the beginning of the change of ownership in a recent interview with the media, especially the existence of too many unreasonably high contracts in the team. He said that although players such as Bonucci are famous and powerful, the cost is too high, and there are more than 10 players in the squad in a similar situation, which poses a huge financial burden.
He also singled out goalkeeper Donnarumma, who comes from the Rossoneri's own youth system, and the Italian international has also asked the club for a huge contract extension before he is willing to stay. Combined with his contribution to the team, Gazidis admits that the annual salary required by the player does not match the actual performance. When players are paid much more than they play, finding a home for them is not an easy task.
The Rossoneri also decisively chose to replace Frenchman Mignan last summer, and Maldini and the club's scouting team have once again proven their unique vision in the transfer market. The Rossoneri already have a clear plan for the future and they want to invest effectively and efficiently. Even though Redbird has officially become the club's new owners this season, they will continue their healthy development strategy with the likes of Maldini and Marsala.
