Mbappe Reacts As AC Milan Fans Throw Fake Money at PSG Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma

• Gianluigi Donnarumma made his debut with AC Milan at 16 in October 2015
• Milan's ultras also wrote an open letter to the keeper titled 'Dear Mercenary'
• His return to San Siro ended in defeat as Milan staged a comeback over PSG

Kylian Mbappe couldn't hide his surprise as he witnessed AC Milan fans hurling counterfeit bills bearing the face of Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma during their Champions League showdown on Tuesday night (November 7).

This marked Donnarumma's first return to San Siro as an opponent since the Italian goalkeeper departed as a free agent to join PSG in the summer of 2021, snubbing a new contract offer that could have fetched Milan a substantial fee of €80 million.

Donnarumma, who also serves as the No. 1 for the Italian national team, faced a barrage of boos and disparaging chants from the crowd during the warm-up, as cited by Football Italia.

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Mbappe reacts to Milan fans' actions

In line with the ultimatum issued by the Milan ultras, imitation banknotes adorned with the 24-year-old's image were thrown at the Italian shot-stopper, serving as a visual manifestation of the fans' indignation over his perceived betrayal two years ago.

The spectacle, widely discussed in the lead-up to the Group F clash, appeared to catch Mbappe off-guard. The French forward looked on with a mixture of astonishment and amusement at the impassioned demonstration by the Italian club's faithful.

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Despite six years of unwavering support from the Rossoneri fans, feelings of betrayal emerged when he opted to depart as a free agent.

Having risen through the ranks at the Serie A club, Donnarumma generated controversy when he made a free transfer to PSG in 2021.

During his tenure, the 24-year-old featured in 251 games for the club, securing victory in the Italian Super Cup in the 2016/2017 season.

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According to talkSPORT, although Milan tabled a contract offer of around £120,000 per week, he instead chose to make a transition PSG.

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Olivier Giroud sinks Donnarumma's PSG

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Olivier Giroud firing AC Milan back into UCL contention with the decisive goal in Tuesday's 2-1 win against Paris Saint-Germain.

The French striker thumped home a trademark header four minutes after the break at a pulsating San Siro to reignite Milan's chances of reaching the last 16.