Allegri also responded to questions about Pirlo, saying: "Sometimes your views are not able to satisfy everyone, and this also depends on the needs of the coach, club, and the player himself. Pirlo will remain in AC Milan's history; he is not old and still has a lot to offer." Teammate Oddo said: "It's such a pity, I've lost a good friend in the locker room for many years. He made a different choice, he had his considerations, it's truly regrettable. We've lost a tactical pivot, but AC Milan's football will still be beautiful because sometimes you need some changes." Galliani explained the reason for Pirlo's departure, believing that the issue of annual salary was secondary, and not renewing with Pirlo was mainly a technical decision: "The era of Pirlo is over, yes, because everything in life has a beginning, and likewise an end," Galliani said helplessly. "My relationship with Pirlo is very good, we will never become enemies, but our coach currently uses a different tactic, tending to use players who focus on defense as defensive midfielders. Pirlo is no longer part of our tactical design. This is just a technical reason, not an economic one." 10 years of brilliance have become history, and Pirlo tearfully bid farewell to AC Milan. Two days after the event, AC Milan finally officially responded.
Galliani concluded by saying: "Pirlo's 10 years at AC Milan were beautiful and unforgettable. Because of him, AC Milan played beautiful football, reaching the Champions League final three times. We embraced and parted ways while maintaining mutual respect. I wish him good luck in his future career. We will never be enemies."