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Thursday, July 13, 2017

Donnarumma apologises after AC Milan renewal: 'I'm sorry to the fans who felt betrayed'

The 18-year-old goalkeeper expressed regret over his contract drama, saying it was not his intent to upset the club's supporters


Gianluigi Donnarumma has apologized to AC Milan supporters after signing a new contract with the club until 2021.

Having previously rejected a deal to extend beyond 2018, the 18-year-old performed a U-turn on Tuesday to commit his future to the club in an agreement that will reportedly pay him €6 million per year.

It marked the end of a dramatic saga in the transfer window, in which relations with his agent Mino Raiola and Milan soured as Donnarumma was linked with a host of Europe's top clubs, including Real Madrid and Juventus.


Milan celebrated the renewal on Wednesday with a media event, where they also presented his brother Antonio as a new signing, and Donnarumma took the opportunity to say sorry to fans who had been upset by a dramatic period.


"I'm delighted and proud to be at Milan," said the goalkeeper.

"I was born and raised at this club and I never had any doubts about staying in my mind.

"I'm sorry to the fans who felt betrayed, but I repeat that was not my intention.

"I'm sorry to them and thank them for their affection for these two years. I am proud to be here."

SOURCE: http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4102/transfer-zone/2017/07/12/37016322/donnarumma-apologises-after-ac-milan-renewal-im-sorry-to-the?ICID=HP_TS_7

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