AC Milan sporting director Leonardo has little interest in discussing Gennaro Gattuso s future, although he insists the club have never considered sacking the former midfielder.
Gattuso has guided the Rossoneri back into Serie A s top four as they chase Champions League qualification, yet he said ahead of Saturday s clash with Sampdoria that he would talk about his future at the end of the season.
Leonardo, speaking after Milan lost 1-0 at Samp, said he was surprised by both the question and the answer, but insists making Gattuso happy is not the priority as the side look to end the season on a high.
Gattuso has a contract with Milan we never put that up for debate, Leonardo told Sky Sport Italia. We were always very clear.
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His future is not a priority and I was frankly surprised that the reporter asked him about it. He was in the job before we arrived, but we never considered the idea of replacing him.
If we won [the Scudetto] with Gattuso one day, that would be wonderful, as he made history with Milan as a player. Having said that, two months [to the end of the season] is an eternity in football.
Our club are masters at calculating scenarios. We are concentrated on the possibility of Champions League football and firmly believe we can reach fourth place.
Milan haven t managed that for six years, but this team is finding its shape and we hope to achieve it.
