The brother of contract rebel Gigio Donnarumma has defended the AC Milan goalkeeper.
Antonio Donnarumma took to Instagram to hit out at critical fans.
"I turn to those people who have done nothing but insult Gigio and all of our family," Antonio Donnarumma wrote on Instagram, accompanied by a picture of his brother's Milan memorabilia.
“Gigio has been a Milan fan since he was little, it was a dream for him to play in the Milan shirt.
“He has always honoured that shirt and given his soul for it. He cried after every defeat.
“Until yesterday you were all behind Gigio, now without knowing anything you are insulting our whole family, writing things that our family wouldn't wish on our worst enemy.
“Our family has been overjoyed and have wept along with all you fans. Milan has an incredible history, and nobody can ever question that.
“For those who have written messages of support for Gigio, I want to tell you that you truly understand the kind of person Gigio is, anything he's done, any phrase he's said or written has been done out of love for Milan.
“Above all, Gigio is a Milan fan like you, and anyone who insults him isn't a Milan fan. You can fill this photo with insults now, but leave our family out of it.
“They always taught us the real values of life."
Source: tribalfootball.com