Hundreds of AC Milan supporters hurled fake bank notes at Gianluigi Donnarumma ahead of Tuesday night's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain.
Donnarumma, who joined the Rossoneri aged 14, made over 250 appearances for AC Milan in all competitions.
But when the Italian goalkeeper refused to sign a new deal with his boyhood club – said to be worth a reported £130,000-a-week – his legacy was somewhat tarnished.
The 24-year-old would eventually run down his contract in Milan before joining Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 on a free transfer.
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Donnarumma, who is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in world football, came up against his former club in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
And ahead of kick-off, he received a hostile reception on his much-anticipated return.
As you can see from the footage below, AC Milan's ultras showered Donnarumma with fake money to highlight his so-called betrayal.
In addition to the notes containing the words “Mercenary”, “Man without honour” and “Dollarumma”, some Rossoneri fans sported t-shirts with the No.71.
The number is said to mean "man with no values" in Neapolitan tradition.
Away from the fake money incident and it was a chaotic start to the Champions League Group F clash.
Milan Skriniar opened the scoring for Luis Enrique's side with nine minutes on the clock but Milan forward Rafael Leao netted an acrobatic equaliser just moments later.
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Topics: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Champions League
Jack Kenmare