Former AC Milan president Yonghong Li has hit out at the club's owners Elliott Management.

Li has questioned the motivations behind Elliott keeping hold of the club.

“AC Milan was more than just an investment for me. It was my passion. So yes, it was tough when AC Milan was taken from me," Li told SempreMilan.com.

“As you know it's a long story but my business associate, David Han, spoke to Forbes about it a few months ago. I'm sure you know my views on Elliott Management. I don't think that the firm saw or will ever see the club as I see it. Elliott has other motivations and its background speaks for itself.

“Ivan Gazidis has a tough task to carry out. I don't want to complicate it by saying what he is doing is right or wrong. Although, looking at the results, it is clear to me that something ought to change."