AC Milan coach Vincenzo Montella has denied claims of Gigio Donnarumma being promised the captaincy.

The goalkeeper's agent Mino Raiola made the claim yesterday.

"I respect everyone, but often too much importance is given to what others say," said Montella.

“The club never told me to give the armband to Gigio, let alone promised it to the lad or his entourage.

“He was told that maybe, over time, he would get it, but that is very different."