After Napoli did not intend to extend Pepe Reina's contract, the 35-year-old goal keeper, formally joined AC Milan on a free transfer.
However, immediately rumored Reina will soon leave the Rossoneri if more often are on the bench. That's because he is potentially unable to compete with young goalkeeper Gianlugi Donnarruma.
For now, Chelsea is the leading team rumored to want to bring it. As is known, the Blues intend to bring Reina to Stamford Bridge allegedly to be a substitute for Thibaut Courtois are heavily rumored to be leaving to Real Madrid. In addition to that, the new manager Maurizio Sarri, who had worked with Reina while still serving as Partenopei manager, is also the reason why Chelsea intend to try to bring it.
However, the former Liverpool goalkeeper has hinted that he has no intention of joining the Blues. Reina said if you want to play as many as 150 games with the Rossoneri.
"I am fortunate enough to play for great teams in my career (Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Napoli), and Milan is also one of the most important destinations in my career, I am delighted and honored to be wearing this jersey, and have been able to play in my first game, "Reina said
"Therefore, with AC Milan I want to play at least in 150 matches," he concluded.
Reina herself has just debuted in Milan against Manchester United in a friendly match, on Thursday (26/7) pm.
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