Serginho to CM: 'Leo Duarte can be the next Thiago Silva for Milan'
Serginho has had a massive role to play in bringing Duarte to Milan and the club's good relations with Flamengo have also played a key role as this happens months after the signing of Lucas Paqueta.
In the interview that Serginho gave to CM, he said: ''Duarte? He is a player with great personality, he is 23 years old and more than 85 presences with Flamengo. It still has plenty of room for growth. Milan believed it and made a huge purchase.
"The new Thiago Silva? Hopefully, he is Brazilian too and all Brazilian defenders need to adapt.
On the interest from Roma in the player, he said: "Roma? Yes, there was the possibility, but Milan anticipated everyone. The negotiation has been going on for three months with several scouts following the player. Holder? I believe he is ready to be part of the group, but Giampaolo will decide for ownership."