Milan legend Paolo Maldini is reportedly ‘a step away’ from returning to the club in an executive capacity.
According to Sky Sport Italia, Maldini’s homecoming could even be announced as early as Sunday.
The former Italy defender made over 900 appearances for Milan between 1984 and 2008, winning seven Scudetti and five European Cups.
However, he had been reluctant to return to the club following his retirement as his relationship with former owner Silvio Berlusconi became strained, while he confessed to having little faith in Li Yonghong’s board.
It marks another coup for Elliott Management and Leonardo, who have already overseen the Rossoneri’s reinstatement to the Europa League and the arrivals of ex-Juventus pair Mattia Caldara and Gonzalo Higuain.