Seedorf urges Milan to bring back Maldini: 'He would be useful'

Clarence Seedorf has urged Milan, or perhaps the Italian national team, to reach out to Paolo Maldini as the club legend ’embodies the true values ​​of sport’. 

It’s been nearly two years since Maldini packed his bags and said goodbye to Milan, failing to reach an agreement with the owner Gerry Cardinale. A lot has been said about his departure, including by the man himself, and he has certainly been proven right in many ways.

In an interview with La Repubblica this morning, as transcribed by MilanNews, Maldini’s former teammate Clarence Seedorf shared his thoughts on the situation. After all, Maldini is yet to find a new job and some fans are still hoping for a return.

“Should Conceicao stay? Evaluations should be made on the entire season, not on the results of one or two games. This also applies to those in positions of power.

“If one day Paolo Maldini could return to football? He would be useful for Milan, the national team or any other club, as long as he’s actually allowed to make decisions. Paolo embodies the true values ​​of sport,” he stated.

As things stand, however, a return to Milan appears very distant. A role in the national team would be far more likely and perhaps it’s even something that Maldini would prefer, given that Cardinale and RedBird’s methods remain at Milan.