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AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has insisted that he does not want Thiago Silva to depart the Italian club.
Silva is reportedly closing on a move to Paris Saint-Germain, however, Boateng has reiterated the importance of the Brazilian defender.
"To everybody who asked. I just hope Thiago Silva is not leaving, then to lose the best defender in the world is HARD!!!!" he tweeted.
Boateng scored nine goals for Milan last season.
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