Maldini asked Adélie to be patient, and AC Milan still have enough trust in him.
AC Milan spent around €8.5 million on the 2021 summer transfer window to recruit Frenchman Adélie from Ligue 1 side Bordeaux to the San Siro Stadium. However, due to the development of the player, the Rossoneri loaned him back to his old club for a season to develop, and the player officially joined coach Pioli last summer.
While the 22-year-old had some impressive performances during the summer training camp, he didn't get much of a chance to show in official competition. Dias and De Ketlare became the team's first choice in the forward position, and his back position did not meet the technical and tactical requirements of the coaching staff. So far this season, he has only been given a handful of four appearances, playing just 116 minutes in total, and has not played much.
The club believes that Adélie still needs to improve his fitness and game speed in order to be able to further integrate into the squad and contribute. Although there have been rumours that management intends to opt for him on loan during the recent January winter transfer window, after in-depth discussion and research by management and the players, it is still believed that Adélie is a wiser choice to stay with the team and will be more conducive to his future development.
Maldini asked Adélie to remain patient and train hard to improve his competitiveness, adding that the club still has enough trust in him and that his ability will be shown if given the right opportunity. The French youngster is now keeping his cool mind and waiting for the time to break out himself. At the end of the season, the team will once again judge its future and decide his future based on the development of the transfer market. One thing is for sure, the Rossoneri will not give up the youngster easily, and if the situation is right, consider leaving him on loan and returning again at a later date to make his own use.
