💣 Theo's rocket farewell: Milan react, inside story 😱 And Maldini... | OneFootball

The farewell between Theo Hernandez and Milan was anything but quiet. After six seasons of ups and downs, the French full-back said goodbye to the Rossoneri with a touching but also controversial message. In his words, explicit references to "betrayed values" and a jab at the current management.

At the heart of it all, the conflict between his love for the club and the incompatibility with the corporate decisions. In the middle, a name that stands out strongly: Paolo Maldini, his mentor and symbol of a vision now seemingly lost.

Milan, for its part, tried to say goodbye with elegance. But behind the celebratory video, there remains a tense atmosphere and many questions.

Between declining performance, controversial actions, and an unaffordable contract, the separation seemed inevitable. But no one expected such a thorny farewell.

🔥 The broadside: the "values" and the clash with the company

The sharpest part of Theo's goodbye is precisely where he accuses Milan of having lost the "values" that had convinced him to embrace the project in 2019. An open accusation, which has annoyed the Rossoneri management.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, it is precisely this reference that has created frost and tension, confirming that the break was not only technical or economic, but above all ideological.

📉 Drop in performance and attitudes of a stranger in the house

For months, Theo had been an outsider at Milan. His performances have drastically dropped: from lightning on the wing to a shadow of his former self. Incidents like the simulation in the Champions League or the "rebellious cooling break" have marked a rift between him and the environment.

The club, while trying to protect him publicly, had already decided to turn the page. The request for an expensive renewal, inconsistent with the performance, did the rest.

🤝 The bond with Maldini: nostalgia and gratitude

The only real personal thank you in his farewell post is for Paolo Maldini. The man who brought him to Milan, his model and reference on and off the field. "Thank you... for your closeness, vision, and leadership," Theo wrote.

A phrase that smells of praise for a glorious past and, implicitly, criticism of a present in which Maldini is no longer there. Paolo's reply ("We will miss you. I love you") confirms a human relationship that goes beyond the field.

🎥 Milan's farewell: elegant but detached

The club chose a sober line for the farewell: a 50-second emotional video with Theo's best moments in Rossoneri. No controversy, just epic images and smiles.

Behind the facade, there was a desire to close without dragging things out, avoiding further fueling the conflict. A cold end for a love that, at times, seemed eternal.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.

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