"AC Milan A Selling Club, Need Champions League Football To Retain Top Players": Ashley Westwood

08.05.2023 - 11:27 sports.ndtv.com

The UEFA Champions League semi-finals are upon us, with Manchester City vs Real Madrid being the first contest in the last four and the Milan Derby between AC Milan and Inter the second.

As the anticipation for the crucial showdowns builds, former English footballer and manager Ashely Westwood spoke to NDTV in a select media interaction on the semi-final battles.

Giving his verdict on AC Milan, who are one of the most successful sides in the Champions League history, Westwood said that the Rossoneri have become a 'selling club'. Question:Rafael Leao has been one of the most promising forwards in Europe this season.

Still very young. How important do you think it is for Milan to hold on to him to consistently remain in the Champions League? Ashely Westwood:The club knows where they are with regards to finances.

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