Paolo Maldini, the technical director of AC Milan, and his 18-year-old son, Daniel Maldini, have both tested positive for coronavirus.
The former Italian defender and his son, who plays as a midfielder for the club, were diagnosed with the disease after developing symptoms.
AC Milan announced that Paolo and Daniel Maldini are both in good health and have been self-isolating for two weeks.
A statement on Milan’s website stated: ‘AC Milan confirms that Paolo Maldini, the club’s technical director, became aware of contact with a person who subsequently tested positive for coronavirus and began to display symptoms of the virus himself.’
‘He was administered with a swab test yesterday, the result of which was positive. His son Daniel, a forward in AC Milan’s youth team who had previously been training with the first team, also tested positive.
‘Paolo and Daniel are both in good health and have already completed two weeks at home without contact with others. They will now remain in quarantine until clinically recovered, as per the medical protocols outlined by the health authorities.’