AC Milan Name Paolo Maldini as Sporting Strategy & Development Director

Milan: AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini on Sunday was appointed as the Italian football club’s new Sporting Strategy and Development Director.

The former Italy captain spent his entire playing career at the club, playing in over 900 senior appearances. “There are few words to describe what Paolo Maldini represents for AC Milan. It was a privilege watching him as a player, winning countless trophies on the pitch, and I am excited and honoured to be working with him today in this new role,” AC Milan’s Executive Chairman Paolo Scaroni said in a statement, posted on the club’s website. IANS