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AC Milan deny offering Donnarumma captaincy in new contract

Vincenzo Montella has refuted claims from super agent Mino Raiola that his teenage goalkeeper was promised the armband when penning fresh terms

AC Milan head coach Vincenzo Montella has refuted claims from Mino Raiola that Gianluigi Donnarumma was promised the club captaincy in contract talks.

The teenage goalkeeper found himself caught up in an unfortunate saga regarding his future when it was announced that he would not be committing to fresh terms at the San Siro.

He was to be talked around, with fresh terms agreed, and will continue his promising career with the club that provided him with a platform on which to showcase his talents.