AC Milan director Paolo Maldini is delighted with the progress with Sandro Tonali.

The midfielder has been outstanding for the Rossonero this season.

Maldini said, “Sandro Tonali has looked a completely different player to last season. He had arrived on loan from Brescia, so with a lot of pressure on his shoulders, he didn't do very well straight away, but we saw enormous quality in this lad.

"He is also a super Milan supporter, which doesn't hurt.

“We believe he is the player who has made the biggest improvement."