Taarabt recalls Milan days, incident with Kaka during training

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Taarabt recalls Milan days, incident with Kaka during training
Summary

Adel Taarabt reflected on his time at AC Milan during an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport. He described a notable incident in training where he grabbed Kaka by the neck, stating he lost his temper after Kaka criticized him. Taarabt explained that he felt his potential at Milan went unrecognized, leading to dissatisfaction, particularly after not securing a permanent deal. He praised current Milan manager Ruben Amorim, expressing confidence in the team's prospects with new signings like Diego Moreira. Taarabt's comments highlight his mixed emotions about his past experiences in the club environment and the pressures young players face.

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  • •Taarabt discussed his regrets about not staying at AC Milan.
  • •He admitted to a training incident with Kaka, leading to mutual apologies.
  • •Taarabt praised manager Ruben Amorim's coaching style.
  • •He offered encouragement for new signing Diego Moreira's potential.
  • •Taarabt felt his contributions were undervalued during his time at Milan.
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Adel Taarabt has revisited his spell at Milan in a long interview, explaining why the move was never made permanent and how badly it affected him.Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, via CalcioMercato, t...

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