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When asked about his future at AC Milan, Cassano said: 'Right now my focus is on the European Championship. Only after the tournament will I consider whether to stay or leave AC Milan.'

The outspoken Cassano also made clear his opposition to Milan selling Thiago Silva, with the Brazilian defender looking increasingly likely to join Paris St Germain this summer.

Rossoneri vice-president Adriano Galliani was in Paris today to hold talks with PSG executives, who are prepared to offer up to €50million for the player, according to reports.

'To see Thiago leave is hard, very hard,' Cassano said. 'He is a player that you cannot substitute, regardless of the amount of money offered.

'Thiago makes up 50 per cent of the squad. They (Milan executives) look at the figures but I, in my ignorance, would never let him go.'

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