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TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 14: Paolo Maldini of Milan and team-mates celebrate their victory during the Juventus v AC Milan Serie A match played at the Stadio Delle Alpi March 14, 2004 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by New Press/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Barcelona defender Gerard Martin has been dubbed ‘Gerard Maldini’ this season in a fun nickname courtesy of his performances for the club.
The left-back has now revealed that he’s received an epic gift from the Italy and AC Milan legend in a post on social media.
Martin showed off a special signed Maldini shirt with the message: “To Gerard… Best wishes for a happy birthday, and good luck in your career! With affection, Paolo Maldini.”
It’s a nice touch from Maldini and comes after Martin has spoken about the nickname he’s been given.
“My Gerard Maldini nickname? It’s quite funny. My teammates call me Maldini. I take it well and am happy to be performing at a good level as a centre-back to be named like that,” he said recently.
Maldini is a true great who won almost everything the game had to offer. The defender landed seven Serie A titles with Milan and lifted the European Cup on five occasions.
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