Headline: Former AC Milan Stars Reunion Sparks Nostalgia Among Fans
AC Milan legends Paolo Maldini and Theo Hernandez enjoyed a heartwarming reunion today, prompting feelings of envy from Rafael Leao. This gathering recalled significant changes for the Rossoneri, particularly following Maldini’s dismissal as technical director in June 2023, which many supporters viewed as a pivotal moment for the club.
The departure of Maldini also appeared to influence other players, including Hernandez, who publicly expressed that the club lost something essential when the iconic figure left. Hernandez made his move to Al-Hilal in the summer of 2025 but returned to Italy during the international break.
Maldini and Hernandez took a moment to reflect on their time at Milan, with Hernandez sharing a touching message in an Instagram post featuring a photo of them together. “Respect and admiration, always,” he captioned the image.
Fans flooded the post with comments of love, regret, and nostalgia. Rafael Leao, who also departed from San Siro a few months ago to join Galatasaray, added, “I’m on my way,” reflecting the longing among supporters for the club’s past camaraderie. A comment from Zona Milan encapsulated the sentiments of many supporters still following Hernandez: “A knife in my heart would’ve hurt less than this image.”
