ADRIANO GALLIANI has revealed Leonardo had never intended to become a coach but he convinced him to become one, and now he will convince him to stay one, at AC Milan next year.

AC Milan Vice President Adriano Galliani wants Leonardo to stay the Rossoneri Coach until his deal expires and even further this, as telling that also the Owner & Italy Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi wants Leo at Milan.

The 40-year-old freshman Coach has been highly linked with a Milan exit, as Brazil job calls him. Carlos Dunga is unexpected to stay in his job after the correct World Cup, and the Brazilian Football Federation, wants Leonardo.

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Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Galliani said: “Look, Leo didn’t have the intention of coaching Milan. I convinced him last year. And I will convince him to stay this year as well, beyond his two-year contract.

“I am saying that I will manage it. Berlusconi wants him too and it’s necessary that I am believed when I make certain statements, otherwise I don’t see why we must go forward with the interview. “

Asked about the increasing criticism leveled by Mr. Berlusconi at the team and Leonardo in particular, Galliani added: “He can’t be Milan’s President because the conflict of interest law prohibits him from doing so.

“He has never chosen the team or hired a dummy tactician. Do we also want to take away from him the right to discuss things?

“They aren’t malevolent criticisms, torpedoes aren’t being launched when he’s dining with senators and ministers. They are simple debates.

“You don’t know how many times Leo and Berlusconi talk and see each other. And how they discuss! Milan is a family. And Berlusconi and Leo enjoy themselves.”

By Meytar Zeevi, Rossoneri Blog