Leonardo says Milan have failed to replace Maldini since his sacking last year.
He told the Supernova podcast: “I'm biased, I'm a good friend of Paolo. I've known him for 25 years. I definitely look at everything with a positive outlook. But Paolo and Milan… These stories are very rare.
“But it's not just for that. Not only did he have a brilliant career as a player, Paolo managed in five years – and I was there when we returned to Milan with Elliott – to create such a positive environment.
“Suddenly they managed to fight for everything they couldn't before, and it put everyone in the same boat, winning a Scudetto and reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League. It's not just about the results, but also about the way it's done. People were involved in the project, it was a healthy thing,” he said.
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