Inter Milan vice-president Javier Zanetti has welcomed Paolo Maldini's move to AC Milan.

Maldini has returned to Milan to work as a technical director.

“I'm really happy for Paolo, because before being a great professional he's a great person," Zanetti wrote in today's Gazzetta dello Sport.

“Someone like him will be a positive for the world of football in general, and in particular for ours. I have huge respect for him.

“We faced each other many times as an opponent, now we're both in other roles. However, the same admiration, respect and consideration for him remain.

“I'll be happy to embrace him at the next derby, as we did on the pitch so many times. I want to wish him a big 'good luck' for his new adventure."