A heavy past, but a very bright future. Daniel Maldini writes the history of Serie A: his goal against Spezia feeds the legend of the Maldini dynasty, marking an important first in our football.
Daniel Maldini's dream afternoon
Already only the debut as a starter with the shirt of Milan, that made legendary by grandfather Cesare first and then by father Paolo, would have been enough to immortalize the afternoon of September 25, 2021 forever in the mind of the young football player. But, as if that were not enough, in addition to the first presence from 1 ', Daniel Maldini also found his first career goal in Serie A. A header on Kalulu's fine assist unlocked the game.
The smiling face of father Paolo is beautiful as he celebrates his son's goal in the stands. He knows how much that name the boy wears on the shirt can weigh. He experienced it firsthand in his time. He knows how much that goal can help Daniel write his own story. To free himself from that of his famous ancestors.
The three points for Milan also crowned the perfect afternoon at Maldini's home. The Rossoneri won a very complex match on the La Spezia field. First the advantage of the young Daniel, then the equalizer of Verde and in the final the decisive signing of Brahim Diaz. Three points and first place, waiting for the Napoli, for Milan. A perfect afternoon, destined to enter history and to feed the great legend of the Maldini dynasty. Fundamental part of that of the Devil.
The Maldini dynasty
In the beginning it was Caesar, then Paul, and now Daniel. Maldini's goal is historic because never in the history of Serie A have three members of the same dynasty (grandfather, father and son) scored. A legendary achievement, but for Daniel it is only a starting point.
The third of the Maldini generation is in fact just 19 years old, he will turn 20 next 11 October. His goal came 13 years and 179 days after the last of his father Paolo (against Atalanta in March 2008) and 60 years and 22 days after the last of his grandfather Cesare (against Catania in September 1961). For the young midfielder, however, as mentioned, this goal represents only a starting point: the career ahead of him is brilliant and Milan has full confidence in him, as can also be seen from the words of Pioli.
"Maldini represents a lot for Milan. I was Cesare Maldini's player in the Under 21 and I played right there with Paolo, today the manager I am with every day with Massara. Then I train my son. Maldini is Milan and we are all happy ”. Maldini is Milan. Pioli explains well the importance of Daniel's goal and the continuation of the dynasty, now a fundamental part of the history of Milan.
