Former Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli stated in an interview that he believes the Rossoneri moved too hastily in allowing Calhanoglu and Kessie to leave.
"Of course, it's possible to sign the wrong player, but there must be a method. You must observe players before buying, and not just once. Mistakes will still happen. Data and analysis? Technology should be used—it's very important—but human judgment is equally crucial."
"When I brought Calhanoglu to Milan, he hadn't played for a year. I had been monitoring his performance at Leverkusen when I worked at Internazionale. Later, he was caught up in a dual registration incident and was suspended. At that time, nobody wanted him; he had essentially disappeared from view. It wasn't easy to bring Calhanoglu to Milan and have him wear the Rossoneri jersey back then. Such a decision wasn't straightforward; it took courage to make that choice. I believe Calhanoglu is now one of Europe's most important midfielders."
"What I regret is that Milan lost both him and Kessie far too quickly. I remember one year when Milan lost Calhanoglu, Kessie, Romagnoli, and Donnarumma all at once. That was crucial talent that needed to be preserved. I deeply regret that."
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