Maldini believes Milan are second biggest club in the world: “More strength to this identity” | OneFootball

Paolo Maldini is an AC Milan legend, and that will never change, but he admitted in an interview today that he does not think the club are the biggest in world football.

After leaving Milan last summer, Maldini has rarely spoken about the Rossoneri in recent times, likely due to the fact that he respects the club too much to speak about things negatively or cause controversy – due to the way he is viewed by fans. However, his love for the club still remains.

Today, speaking to Real Madrid TV, Maldini admitted that his former club were not the biggest in the world, and Milan News have transcribed his words.

“I think Real Madrid is the biggest club in the world, with Milan in second position. I believe that what Real represents the most for the fans is their own identity. People like Florentino Perez, Emilio Butragueno and all the people who work for the club every day give more and more strength to this identity.”

Maldini also spoke about his relationship with Carlo Ancelotti and the pleasure which he had ending his career under the iconic Italian.

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“He has incredible players, my friend Carlo Ancelotti has to find balance, which is the hardest thing to have in football.”

The relationship with Ancelotti:

“Mister [Ancelotti] was my partner because we played together for 4/5 years, winning the European Cup. For me playing the end of my career with Carlo as coach was a great pleasure. We enjoyed the time together.”

Maldini has been invited to the 125th-anniversary game this weekend, and despite saying the Rossoneri are not the biggest club in the world, there will be no difference in his welcome home.