In this respect I applaud how Milan's board has gone about things with donnarumma. Stand firm, principles before business. A plastic club doesn't care about principles, we have a tradition, we are big, we can set an example if we really want to.
That said, there is some irony here and that of a plastic club but led by a stubborn manager. That is the saga between pep and yaya who had a rift and with city being firm and resolute they solved that situation.
To be mocked by two players over two summers and just take it IMO is a sign of weakness. One that breeds and attracts more clowns to this club who see this as nothing but a stepping stone or a holiday while hurting the very essence of what this club stands for. By setting an example won't stop a clown being a clown but it would make them think twice when they come out with shit. We don't ask for loyalty but respect. We show respect and instead get disrespected. I don't think it's asking a lot when it's time to say, let's try it another way.
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