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‘Allegri really wanted me to stay’ – Taye Taiwo opens up on his AC Milan exit

Taye Taiwo has blamed injury for his AC Milan exit after failing to secure regular playing time in Massimiliano Allegri’s team.

The left-back, who turned 35 on Thursday, moved to Italy on a free transfer from Marseille in 2011, but he battled with an ankle injury in his debut campaign with the Rossoneri.

After showing early promises in Milan’s pre-season tour, Taiwo's chances for selection in the 2011-12 season were hampered by the injury.

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He managed just eight appearances across all competitions for the San Siro Stadium outfit, before his loan move to QPR for the remainder of the season.