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Speaking on the Polish podcast 'Kanal Sportowi,' the striker detailed a private ordeal that saw him reduced to tears in the training ground bathroom, battling a psychological low that shook his professional identity. The confession marks a rare glimpse into the mental health struggles of an elite footballer, away from the glossy exterior of Serie A.\n\nMilik's time in Turin was defined by a relentless cycle of muscular injuries that kept him sidelined for months at a stretch. As his teammates competed in the Champions League against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, he felt like 'a hungry person walking along a street full of excellent restaurants.' The metaphor captures the agony of a competitor forced to watch from the stands, knowing his body would not cooperate. Each false dawn made the next setback feel even more crushing.\n\n'Hitting rock bottom,' as Milik described it, came between January and April 2025. He initially resisted seeking professional help, thinking he could handle the mental strain alone. But the burden became unbearable. 'I would go to the gym, do training and... burst into tears,' he admitted. 'It happened more than once that I had to stop training and go to the bathroom to cry.' The admission shatters the stereotype of the invulnerable athlete, highlighting the silent battles many players face.\n\nThis period was marked by a cruel irony: Milik was earning the highest wages of his career, yet he had never felt more miserable. His candid reflection—'money doesn't bring happiness, at least in my case'—resonates beyond football, challenging the notion that financial success is a panacea for mental well-being. The striker eventually turned to a psychologist, a decision he now regards as a crucial step in his recovery.\n\nJuventus, meanwhile, have made their decision. The club sees no future for Milik in its squad next season, having lost faith in his physical reliability. The striker himself appears resigned to a departure, with one of the most concrete paths leading back to Górnik Zabrze, the Polish club where he first kicked a ball and where his brother Lukasz serves as sporting director. A homecoming would offer an emotional reset and the chance to rediscover his form in a supportive environment.\n\nMilik's hunger to return to the international stage is palpable. He dreams of wearing the Poland jersey again but knows he must first earn minutes at club level. The pain of exclusion was so acute that he refused to attend a friendly against Nigeria in Warsaw, confessing, 'It sounds strange, but I felt jealous.' Such honesty underscores how deeply his identity is tied to being on the pitch, not merely a spectator.\n\nAmidst the personal revelations, Milik offered glowing tributes to three exceptional talents: Robert Lewandowski, Ángel Di María, and Paul Pogba. While Lewandowski's longevity and consistency set him apart, Milik reserved special awe for Pogba. In a shocking revelation, he disclosed that the Frenchman 'played on only one leg' at Juventus, with a knee constantly swollen, yet displayed a level of technique and vision that left teammates stunned. 'I had never seen anything like it,' Milik said, highlighting Pogba's natural gifts and dedication.\n\nPogba's situation also led Milik to recall a conversation about Cristiano Ronaldo. 'Paul told me: Arek, we are all professionals, but Cristiano is on another level entirely,' Milik recounted. This anecdote reinforces the relentless standards that define the game's greatest icons, a benchmark that Milik himself aspires to as he fights to rebuild his career.\n\nFor Juventus, Milik's departure will free up resources and signal a broader squad recalibration. The club has grown weary of players who cannot maintain fitness, and this episode may accelerate a shift towards more durable profiles. For Milik, the priority is simple: stay healthy and play regularly. His journey back will be watched closely, not only by Polish fans but by anyone who values resilience over raw talent.\n\nThe broader implication touches on mental health in modern football. Milik's experience reflects a growing recognition that psychological support is not a luxury but a necessity. His willingness to speak openly could encourage other players to seek help before reaching a breaking point, potentially changing the culture in dressing rooms across Italy.\n\nAs Milik prepares for the next chapter, he carries hard-won wisdom. His smile, he says, has returned, and with it a renewed determination. Whether at Górnik Zabrze or elsewhere, he will chase the minutes that can propel him back to the national team and, more importantly, back to a version of himself that finds joy in the game again.\n\nBased on reporting from Tuttosport.","news","Arkadiusz Milik opens up about hitting rock bottom at Juventus, crying in the bathroom, and confirms his departure; recounts Paul Pogba playing through injury.","337528028747796481","326135624706822144","Serie A","0","2026-06-03T07:31:14Z","milik-i-cried-in-the-bathroom-juventus-exit-confirmed","Tuttosport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fserie-a\u002Fjuventus\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F03-149003452\u002Ftoccato_il_fondo_in_bagno_a_piangere_il_dramma_milik_e_il_retroscena_shock_su_pogba_alla_juve\u002F","326257539542945792","Juventus",[74,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86],"326257565535047680","326257654986969088","326257791226351616","326257539698135040","326257810926997504","326222712592666624","326222713054040064","326257661458780160","326257695210344448","326257833098088448",[75,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97],"Real Madrid","Gornik Zabrze","Nigeria","Torino","Dover","Congo DR","Haiti","Poland","Signal","Street","Milik: 'I Cried in the Bathroom' – Juventus Exit Confirmed",[100,131,146,169],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":101,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":102,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":103,"slug":104,"sourceName":72,"sourceURL":105,"teamId":106,"teamName":107,"teamIds":108,"teamNames":119,"title":130},"Gasperini confirms Mancini will stay at Roma despite Inter links and addresses Dybala's contract situation as the club prepares for Champions League.","338067904341741569","2026-06-04T19:18:08Z","gasperini-on-dybala-mancini-what-roma-s-future-holds","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fserie-a\u002Froma\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F04-149034088\u002Fgasperini_un_periodo_dove_si_parla_tanto_dybala_le_notizie_vengono_fuori_improvvisamente_\u002F","326257539769438208","Inter",[106,82,83,109,110,111,112,113,74,114,115,116,85,117,118],"326255039171530752","326255041188990976","326255041851691008","326257541291970560","326257546220277760","326257686389723136","326257769613103104","326257539425505280","326257661500723200","326222707169431552",[107,93,94,120,121,122,123,124,75,125,126,127,96,128,129],"Dinamo Minsk","FK Sarajevo","Cherno More Varna","Trabzonspor","Chelsea","Together","Capital","Napoli","Italy","Anderlecht","Gasperini on Dybala & Mancini: What Roma's Future Holds",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":132,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":133,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":134,"slug":135,"sourceName":72,"sourceURL":136,"teamId":106,"teamName":107,"teamIds":137,"teamNames":141,"title":145},"Federico Dimarco won Serie A MVP with a record 18 assists, leading Inter to a Scudetto and two trophies under Chivu while Italy missed World Cup.","338054914762608641","2026-06-04T18:22:42Z","dimarco-leads-inter-to-scudetto-18-assists-mvp","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fserie-a\u002Finter\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F04-149033362\u002Fdimarco_c_solo_inter_anno_incredibile_due_trofei_con_chivu\u002F",[106,117,82,83,109,111,113,138,139,114,118,140],"326257554193649664","326257590377910272","326222713142120448",[107,128,93,94,120,122,124,142,143,125,129,144],"Perth Glory","Minnesota United FC","Canada","Dimarco Leads Inter to Scudetto: 18 Assists, MVP",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":147,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":148,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":149,"slug":150,"sourceName":72,"sourceURL":151,"teamId":74,"teamName":75,"teamIds":152,"teamNames":160,"title":168},"Juventus target Kolo Muani, valued at €25-30m by PSG, faces Galatasaray competition after Vlahovic exit. 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