Mazzara: Theo Hernandez ‘suffered sensationally’ after sackings of Maldini and Pioli

By: Oliver Fisher

Pietro Mazzara believes that the way Theo Hernandez’s farewell to AC Milan has come about is sad, with both parties feeling some regrets.

After six seasons in Serie A – with 262 appearances, 34 goals and 45 assists – Theo is preparing to leave Milan. The Rossoneri have reached an agreement with Al-Hilal over the transfer fee and he is now one step away from Saudi Arabia.

This was confirmed by Fabrizio Romano who stated: “Theo Hernández to Al Hilal, here we go! Agreement now being sealed after verbal pact made two weeks ago. AC Milan will receive €25m transfer fee as Theo will sign his contract in the upcoming days. New left back for Simone Inzaghi.”

It comes after a season in which the Frenchman was way below the usual high levels of performance, making a number of blunders such as the cooling break saga in Rome and the penalty debacle in Florence, as well as a costly red card in the second leg against Feyenoord.

‘Suffered sensationally’

Mazzara published his weekly column for MilanNews and he dedicated the final part of it to Theo’s situation, confirming that his exit is close but it is nothing to celebrate.

“The most imminent is that of the full-backs, where this week Theo Hernandez will leave for Al-Hilal. It is right to pause for a moment on this whole affair, putting the points together,” he began.

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“Theo, for two and a half years, was the strongest left-back around, without a shadow of a doubt, and anyone who says otherwise has had salami slices over their eyes.

“He suffered sensationally from the sacking of Paolo Maldini first and then Stefano Pioli, who was more than a coach with him. Then the tug-of-war over the renewal, with Milan deciding not to delve into the discussions.

“In the meantime, a performance no longer worthy of Theo and the sale, which then did not materialise, in January to Como for 42 million and then the inevitable one to Al Hilal for 25 plus bonuses to get to 30. Both parties could and should have done more to protect themselves.”

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