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Ex-AC Milan defender Stefano Nava delighted son part of senior squad

Former AC Milan defender Stefano Nava is happy with his son coming through at AC Milan.

Lapo Nava is a goalkeeper on Milan's books and currently with the senior squad.

Stefano told La Gazzetta dello Sport: “Lapo had finished his career in the youth team and there were two options: go and play on loan or stay in the first team. There was a discussion with the club, which suggested the second option.

“And I too, based on my experience and knowing my son, felt it was more appropriate to stay to complete his training. Obviously I agree with him. A shared choice, in short. Seeing him in the first team is a great feeling.

“Lapo is lucky enough to have a French mother and to have attended French school, so the relationship with Maignan blossomed immediately. He also acted as his translator and Mike took him under his wing.

“When I went to Milanello I said to Maignan 'take him under your wing and make him understand what it means to be a professional'. He told me not to worry."

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