OFFICIAL: Andrea Bertolacci confirms Milan departure

Andrea Bertolacci has announced his departure from Milan with a parting shot, promising to ‘tell you my version of events one day.’

Milan paid €20m to sign Bertolacci from Roma in the summer of 2015 but went on to play just 52 times for the Rossoneri, with only four of those appearances coming this season.

The midfielder will therefore leave once his contract expires on June 30, and he claimed the Diavolo were partly to blame for his fruitless spell at San Siro.

“Sunday on the field with the disappointment of not having finished in a Champions League place,” wrote the 28-year-old on Instagram.

“Officially, in a few days, a chapter in my life will close. That I’ll never deny. Rather. I grew up, became a man and a father, in Milan and at Milan.

“Things didn’t go exactly how I wanted them to, but I accept my responsibilities. Despite my faults, they should probably be distributed equally.

“I should have, and above all WANTED, to give more, especially in this past season. One day, I’ll tell you my version of events. Right now, it would be entirely useless.

“Today is the day I say goodbye. I thank Milan, their directors, my Coaches and all my teammates who accompanied me over the years.

“I look forward to starting a new chapter in my career. And I’m sure: it’ll be beautiful.”