
Allegri Confirms Maignan and Leao Stay
Massimiliano Allegri, the head coach of the Italian team, confirmed the stay of both French goalkeeper Mike Maignan and Portuguese star Rafael Leao.
Allegri said about Maignan: "I am very happy that he decided to stay, Mike remains the captain and is one of the best goalkeepers in Europe."
Regarding Leao: "Rafa is capable of delivering an excellent performance next season. I am confident in my ability to highlight what he was missing. I am happy he is staying, he is now more responsible and mature, and has all the qualities to be among the best."
He added: "I hope to help him deliver a better performance. I met with him and talked to him, and I believe the conditions are right for him to perform well."
Allegri said about Maignan: "I am very happy that he decided to stay, Mike remains the captain and is one of the best goalkeepers in Europe."
Regarding Leao: "Rafa is capable of delivering an excellent performance next season. I am confident in my ability to highlight what he was missing. I am happy he is staying, he is now more responsible and mature, and has all the qualities to be among the best."
He added: "I hope to help him deliver a better performance. I met with him and talked to him, and I believe the conditions are right for him to perform well."