The former Rossoneri president sympathised with the goalkeeper, but maintains he would have found a way to keep him at San Siro
Silvio Berlusconi says Gianluigi Donnarumma would not want to leave AC Milan if he were still in charge, but understands why the goalkeeper wants to go.
The 18-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid since rejecting Milan's contract offer, with his current deal expiring in June 2018.
Although Milan insist they will not sell the Italy international in the close-season, Madrid president Florentino Perez confirmed they are interested.