The first home game of 2025 for Milan Futuro was nothing short of a disaster as they were hammered at home by Torres at the Stadio Felice Chinetti in Solbiate Arno. The Futuro came into the match after a 0-0 draw against Carpi, which came after three consecutive defeats against Vis Pesaro (2-1), Caldiero Terme…
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“A draw is losing two points”
Sergio Conceicao was very disappointed after AC Milan’s draw against Cagliari earlier this evening. Speaking to the media, he stated that it was the weakest first half of his coaching career, considering the quality of the squad. Milan had a couple of chances early on in the game but faded as the minutes went by,…
كيف تؤثر الأسواق العالمية على التجارة الدولية؟
كيف تؤثر الأسواق العالمية ع التجارة هي شراء أو بيع السلع والخدمات بين البلدان. يتم تداول مجموعة متنوعة من المنتجات المختلفة في الأسواق الدولية، من المواد الخام والأغذية إلى السلع الاستهلاكية والآلات والتكنولوجيا. تشارك البلدان في التجارة الدولية لتلبية احتياجاتها الاستهلاكية، وتوسيع الوصول إلى السوق من خلال شراء السلع غير المتوفرة أو المنتجة محليًا بتكلفة…
Luka Romero joins Deportivo Alaves on loan with option to buy deal
Deportivo Alaves have announced that they have signed young winger Luka Romero from AC Milan on an initial loan deal with an option to buy. As confirmed by their official website, Romero is a new Alavés player after the LaLiga side and Milan reached an agreement for what will be a season-long loan deal that…
“I leave with a big smile”
Jan-Carlo Simic thanked the AC Milan fans among others as he bid farewell to the club, having opted to join Anderlecht for the next chapter of his career. Having arrived from Stuttgart a couple of years ago, it became clear that Simic was a talent that Milan wanted to lean on for the future. He…
Sky: Cardinale has ‘marathon meeting’ with management over mercato
AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale was in Milano today for a long meeting with the management regarding the transfer plans, according to a report. Scrutiny is once again beginning to dial up amid what has been a slow start to the summer transfer window for the Rossoneri. Aside from the signing of Alvaro Morata from…
Milan Primavera fixture list for 2024-25 season confirmed
AC Milan’s Primavera side have learned their fixture list for the upcoming season and they will begin away from home just like they did last year. As the official website writes, the season will kick off on the same weekend as Serie A, therefore on 17 and 18 August. Federico Guidi is the new coach…
Rapid Wien 1-1 AC Milan: Three things we learned
AC Milan were held to a 1-1 draw in their first friendly of the pre-season as Rapid Wien scored a late equaliser in front of their home fans. In truth, however, it was probably deserved and below are three things we learned from the clash. After two weeks of working with the team, this was…
Buy-out option worth €7m as Milan youngster joins Alaves on loan
Luka Romero is now just one step away from completing his move to Alaves, having missed AC Milan’s friendly against Rapid Wien on Saturday evening. Reports from Spain have now confirmed the details of the deal, as anticipated by Italian media. Romero joined Milan on a free transfer from Lazio last summer and while he…
Fonseca pleased with ‘interesting things’ vs. Rapid and stresses need for ‘leadership’
AC Milan head coach Paulo Fonseca admitted that things are still a work in progress with his side but he liked some bits of what he saw in the first preseason friendly. Milan began their preseason friendly campaign with a 1-1 draw against Rapid Wien at the Allianz Stadion on Saturday evening. It precedes the…
CM: Milan accelerate for Pavlovic
AC Milan seem to be closing in on their second summer signing as negotiations over Strahinja Pavlovic are now advanced, according to a report. Calciomercato.com have provided an update this evening which confirms that Milan are well along in talks over a deal for Pavlovic, and they reference the report from the Salzburger Nachrichten yesterday…
Date and time, where to watch and potential XIs
AC Milan will kick off their summer friendly campaign with a trip across the border into Austria to face Rapid Wien at the Allianz Stadion. There is an added bit of intrigue that surrounds this particular preseason curtain-raiser compared to previous years, when it would normally be a lower-league team who played at Milanello against…
CM: Camarda-mania grows – Milan’s plan and Zlatan’s protection
Few talents in football are generating the same amount of interest that Francesco Camarda is right now, and AC Milan are lucky enough to have the youngster among their ranks. Every week, there is a new thing to get excited about when it comes to Camarda, and it is difficult to not fall into the…
Zeroli scores again for Italy U19s at the Euros against Northern Ireland
AC Milan midfielder Kevin Zeroli continued his excellent start to the U19 European Championship by scoring the opening goal for Italy against Northern Ireland. In the 15th minute of the second group stage – and having scored the winner against Norway a few days ago – Zeroli again got on the scoresheet. This time a…
The full background on Morata’s Milan move
On the day that marks the completion of Alvaro Morata’s move to AC Milan, a lot of supporters have been asking the same question: how did he end up being the chosen one? Through our colleagues at SempreMilan.it, we can piece together the full background on the move. The starting point is that the hunt…
GdS: Bartesaghi and Magni – Milan’s flying full-backs showing off for Italy U19
There are six AC Milan players at the U19 European Championship with Italy, and the duo of Davide Bartesaghi and Vittorio Magni have nailed down positions on the flanks. As La Gazzetta dello Sport write, Bartesaghi has already made his debut in the Milan first team under Stefano Pioli and has experienced the atmosphere of…
‘We remain the biggest club in Milan’
AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni spoke at the launch evening for the club’s 125th anniversary events, and he couldn’t resist taking a dig at Inter. The 2024-25 season will be the 125th anniversary of Milan’s founding and they have announced a number of different initiatives that will mark the occasion, which we broke down in…
Clean slate under Fonseca crucial for Kalulu
A new head coach means a clean slate for the players in any squad, and there are few who need it at AC Milan like Pierre Kalulu does. The 2023-24 campaign was a difficult one from Kalulu, with injuries meaning that he was unable to really build much momentum at all. However, we have all…
GdS: Leao’s €175m release clause hours from expiration
The release clause allowing clubs to sign Rafael Leao from AC Milan will expire at midnight on July 15, meaning any future move will be determined purely by negotiation. As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Milan News), Milan will both lose and gain some protection when it comes to Leao in the transfer…
All eyes on Morata as Milan fans prepare for Spain-England final
Alvaro Morata appears to be just one step away from joining AC Milan, having given them the initial go-ahead, and the final answer is expected in the coming days. First, however, he will be fully focused on winning the Euros with Spain. Spain have been the best team in the tournament thus far and after…
MN: Pre-season properly kicks off next week
The pre-season will truly kick off for AC Milan next week as they will participate in their first friendly game, taking on Rapid Wien on Saturday. It will be Paulo Fonseca’s first clash in charge of the Rossoneri. Pre-season began on Monday this week and Fonseca had some interesting things to say during his press…
Relevo: ‘No obstacles’ – Atletico Madrid to meet Milan target after Euro 2024
In the mercato, blocks in the road are to be expected, but according to a report, there will be none from Atletico Madrid as AC Milan look to sign Alvaro Morata. Unfortunately for Milan, this summer, they are already too familiar with road bumps, and after navigating so many in the pursuit of Joshua Zirkzee,…
CM: Roma ‘considering’ request for Milan winger in Abraham deal
AC Milan have re-opened their pursuit for Tammy Abraham, and a report has suggested that the Rossoneri and AS Roma are looking to include a player in the deal. In the past weeks, the links between Milan and Abraham have regained traction, and a report from this afternoon suggested that the reasoning was down to…
CM: Three Serie A clubs ask for teenage Milan winger
Of the players that AC Milan consider available to leave this summer it is Luka Romero who seems to be gathering the most interest, according to a report. According to Calciomercato.com, Romero is working hard in the first days of the preseason training campaign under the orders of Paulo Fonseca with the awareness that he…
CM: Napoli believe Musah is perfect for Conte
Antonio Conte believes that Yunus Musah would be a perfect fit for Napoli, a report claims, but AC Milan have set a firm stance. As Calciomercato.com report, Musah has ‘won everyone over’ at Milan with his ‘contagious smile’. He is an exemplary professional who has done everything for the team role-wise and now enjoys the…
Inside Fonseca’s attempts to fix Milan’s injury issues
There were various factors blamed for AC Milan having a sub-par 2023-24 season across the board, but one of the ones that was repeated more than most was the injury crises that again reared their ugly heads. It has been a familiar story for Milan over the past few seasons, with several key players going…
Longo: Milan are ‘betting heavily’ on ‘non-transferable’ Musah
Earlier this afternoon, a report emerged, suggesting that AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah was a transfer target for Napoli. However, a report has suggested that nothing will happen this summer. Earlier in the summer, reports had suggested that only three of Milan’s midfielders were definitely going to be at the club at the start of…
GdS: How Fonseca wants Milan to play
Paulo Fonseca has been the manager of Milan for several weeks now, but his first training session with the team took place on Monday afternoon. Since then, he has been working hard at Milan and per a report, there are some indications already. Today’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport (see featured image) has taken stock…
Morata to Milan ‘just a matter of time’ as everything is in place
Alvaro Morata’s move to AC Milan is just a matter of time, according to a report, as the parties have reached an agreement and just need to take care of the formalities. The striker could sign as early as next week, even. The No.9 position has been a hot topic this week as Milan quickly…
Camarda among six Milan youngsters named in Italy’s U19 European Championship squad
Francesco Camarda has been named among the AC Milan players in the Italy U19 European Championship squad. The official squad announcement was made by coach Bernardo Corradi (via Calciomercato.com) where he revealed which players will be tasked with defending the title that Italy won in 2019 in Malta. The tournament is being held in Northern…
MN: Milan train again under Fonseca
AC Milan players have enjoyed their second training session under Paulo Fonseca’s guidance at Milanello, with defending appearing to be the primary focus. As reported by Milan News, the second training session under the new Portuguese coach has been and gone, with the Rossoneri taking to the field at Milanello and continuing to learn the…
Calabria expects to do ‘very well’ under Fonseca and praises Milan Futuro project
AC Milan captain Davide Calabria is sure that the team will do ‘very well’ under Paulo Fonseca, and he also believes that the Milan Futuro project could be a real success. Fonseca’s arrival as head coach was confirmed a few weeks ago but given everyone was on their holidays the first introductions took some time…
SempreMilan Podcast increases functionality with Substack
It has become even easier, and more enjoyable, to watch and listen to the SempreMilan podcast. Now publishing the full video episode for free on Substack as well, there are some nice features you should know about. The eagle-eyed of you will have noticed that we switched hosts to Substack for the main podcast a…
Milan and Spurs ‘on the home stretch’ as defender has heart set on move
Emerson Royal appears to be the primary target for the right-hand side of AC Milan’s defence as negotiations are at an advanced stage, per a report. The player has already started planning for life in Milano. After another season with no real consistency, Milan have decided to sign a new right-back who can take the…
Longo: Maignan inclined to accept Milan’s renewal offer
Theo Hernandez and Mike Maignan have both been crucial for France at the Euros, now preparing for the semi-final, and this hasn’t gone unnoticed by AC Milan. According to a report, things are moving on the renewal front. The French duo are under contract with Milan until 2026 and in the last few months, there…
Milan must surrender to salary demands as Hernandez and Maignan shine
In addition to Tijjani Reijnders, Theo Hernandez and Mike Maignan are the AC Milan men who have impressed the most at the Euros. With their contracts expiring in 2026, the Rossoneri will have to reach an agreement with the duo. As highlighted by MilanNews, Theo Hernandez and Mike Maignan have both been fundamental for France…
Milan’s midfield could be overhauled again
Substantial changes were made to AC Milan’s midfield department last summer after the sale of Sandro Tonali, and yet there could be another revolution of sorts this year too. Milan head into the summer transfer window in search of a more defensive-minded midfielder who can bring some balance to the department given the abundance of more natural…
Milan’s €14m offer for Tottenham defender rejected
AC Milan have had their first offer of €14m for Emerson Royal rejected by Tottenham Hotspur, with the Premier League side holding out for at least €20m. As has been reported by Calciomercato.com, Milan will have to stump up more cash if they want to add the Brazilian to the squad this summer. Milan are…
CorSport: ‘Fofana to free Reijnders’
As Tijjani Reijnders continues to shine with the Netherlands at the European Championship, the AC Milan management are planning a move they believe will help him at club level. According to Corriere dello Sport (via PianetaMilan), Paulo Fonseca and the Milan directors have taken note of how well Reijnders plays under Ronald Koeman’s system, one…
Milan’s profits grow in 2023-24 but a ‘definitive boost’ is awaited
AC Milan are expected to post yet another profit-making set of accounts for 2023-24, a report claims, and fans now anticipate this being partnered with greater ambition. For the second consecutive financial year, as Tuttosport (via PianetaMilan) reports, Milan will close the balance sheet in the black rather than the red, which is yet another…
Sky: Milan looking to beat Leverkusen to Portuguese centre-back
AC Milan are still working on the signing of a left-sided central defender and Diogo Leite of Union Berlin remains the main name, according to a report. According to Sky, Milan believe that they need a left-footed centre-back to complete the department and to partner the more naturally right-footed players like Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia,…
Daniel Maldini not part of Fonseca’s plans and one step away from permanent exit
Daniel Maldini’s time at AC Milan might just be coming to an end as the club are negotiating a permanent sale, according to a report. According to the latest from MilanNews, Maldini Jr. is not part of the plans of the new Milan under Paulo Fonseca , which is why the management have immediately moved…
Milan’s striker search descends into farce
AC Milan’s pursuit of a new striker is at risk of turning from an intriguing soap opera into a frustrating farce as targets continue to come and go. As our colleagues at SempreMilan.it write, the Milan directors have known for some time now – months rather than days or weeks – that they needed to…
The key dates as a crucial July awaits
July is a massively important month for every club, but for AC Milan, July 2024 is the start of a new era, and the opportunity to turn a fresh page. Last season is one to forget, and for many, they have tried to do just that. Now, a few months on from the season’s end,…
Man Utd’s chase for Zirkzee ‘intensifying’ as Milan watch on
As the hours pass, it seems that Manchester United are going to pip AC Milan to the line for Joshua Zirkzee’s signature, in a deeply frustrating turn of events, a report has claimed. In recent weeks, Zirkzee’s signature has gained much more interest, and Milan have seemingly managed to stay on top of the picking…
Leaked images of AC Milan’s third kit for the 2024-25 season
Images of AC Milan’s third kit for the upcoming season have been leaked on social media and the reactions have been mixed so far. Featuring a grey base with green and punk details, it certainly doesn’t look like most kits. Opa Leak published images of Milan’s away kit yesterday and as it was very reminiscent…
GdS: Origi attracting interest from Turkey
Divock Origi has attracted interest in Turkey and could leave AC Milan on a permanent basis this summer, a report claims. If that were to happen, the Rossoneri would save a significant amount on the balance sheet. Origi arrived on a free transfer in the summer of 2022 and with quite high expectations, signing a…
Tuttosport: ‘Only three certainties’ – Milan set to rebuild their midfield in the mercato
In his first summer as AC Milan’s head coach, Paulo Fonseca is planning to overhaul the Rossoneri’s midfield, and a report has claimed there are only three players who will be certain to stay at the club in the mercato. Reports throughout the past week have signified that Fonseca’s first mission is to bring balance…
Man Utd interest in Zirkzee further solidified by ten Hag contact
AC Milan have spent months pursuing Joshua Zirkzee, but it seems they could lose a deal in the 11th hour, given Manchester United have driven up their own pursuit of the Dutchman, and the Rossoneri’s attempts have been stalled. The Zirkzee situation is one that many would refer to as a perfect example of modern…
Eight talents Milan should look at
With the Copa America well underway, we thought we’d look at some of the players who AC Milan should be (not are) looking at, with the intention of strengthening Paulo Fonseca’s squad. The Americas have always been a hotspot for talent on the biggest stage, and the Copa America is a fantastic competition to watch,…
Milan will have ‘important’ future resale clause in Maldini deal
Daniel Maldini is expected to leave AC Milan on a permanent basis this summer and according to a report, the Rossoneri will have an important percentage on a future move. Maldini joined Empoli last summer and after a failed first six months at the club, the loan was terminated and he signed for Monza instead….
‘Following the matter carefully’ – Sky journalist gives Lukaku-Milan update
The search for the right striker under the right conditions continues for AC Milan, and Romelu Lukaku is the latest name to enter the media spotlight. Given the stalemate over Joshua Zirkzee, Milan have begun looking into various alternative targets so as not to be caught unprepared in the event that they do not land the…
Milan’s hopes of offloading Origi boosted as Turkish clubs enquire
AC Milan’s hopes of being able to offload Divock Origi have been handed a boost because some clubs from Turkey have come forward, a report claims. Origi arrived at Milan on a free transfer in the 2022 summer transfer window that followed the Scudetto-winning season and he was meant to be a reliable alternative to…
Everything you need to know about Milan U23
It has been talked about for months, but AC Milan’s U23 team project really does seem set to materialise in view of the 2024-25 season. As we reported earlier in the month, Milan got their slot thanks to Ancona’s failure to register for next season. For a place to become available in Serie C it…
“I want to have a say”
Napoli coach Antonio Conte has responded to Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s recent comments about the Italian being a manager rather than a coach and not being the right fit for Milan. Speaking during his press conference as the new Napoli coach today (via Pianeta Milan), the former Inter and Juventus coach was asked about Ibrahimovic’s recent comments….
MN: Florenzi, Colombo, Maldini – Milan’s potential outgoings almost make an XI
While there is a lot of expectation and speculation regarding the signings that AC Milan will make this summer, there is an entire team of players that the club may ship out. MilanNews provide a breakdown of the potential exits department by department, starting with Devis Vasquez who did well on loan at Ascoli in…
CM: Most passes and recoveries in the world
The latest name on AC Milan’s list of potential midfield targets is André Trindade of Fluminense, and a look at his stats suggest he could well be a good fit. Calciomercato.com confirm the report from MilanNews last night which claimed that Trindade is the newest name to be evaluated by the management and evaluations are…
Milan striker carousel keeps turning
AC Milan’s pursuit of a new centre-forward has turned into a media-conducted soap opera, with a new name seemingly in the frame every day and old flames being re-lit all the time. We must start the summary provided by our colleagues at SempreMilan.it – one based on information from reliable reports and our own sources…
Il Giorno: Milan targeting defender, midfielder and striker for U23 team
AC Milan are not just working on constructing the senior squad but also the U23 team which should take a spot in Serie C next season, and a report has claimed that three signings are lined up. This morning’s edition of Il Giorno (via Radio Rossonera) talks about three reinforcements for three different roles that…
Mundo Deportivo: Milan eyeing Barcelona veteran
A report from Spain has claimed that AC Milan are interested in signing Barcelona centre-back Inigo Martinez, but one condition must be met first. According to what is being reported by Mundo Deportivo (via Radio Rossonera), the Milan management could possibly make moves in the defensive department this summer and an opportunity might be Inigo…
Longoni: ‘Pay attention’ – why Milan are considering a move for Depay
Memphis Depay is a player to ‘pay attention’ to when it comes to potential movements from AC Milan, according to journalist Andrea Longoni. Sky Italia reported earlier in the week that Depay could well be an alternative to Joshua Zirkzee or an additional piece for the attack. He will be a free agent in the…
Milan could rediscover Dutch influence
AC Milan and the Netherlands have what some might call a love story when looking back through the record books, and it is one that could blossom again in the coming months. Milan have taken on a far more French influence over the past few seasons with the additions of Mike Maignan, Theo Hernandez, Pierre…
Spurs defender confirms Milan talks and hints at wanting move: “Very gratifying”
Emerson Royal has confirmed that AC Milan are in talks with Spurs over his potential transfer but admitted that nothing is done yet, hinting that he would be interested in the move. Paulo Fonseca is planning a defensive revolution, and at least two new players will be added, barring any further departures, a central defender…
“I hope Milan and Inter consider”
AC Milan and Inter met with WeBuild representatives at Palazzo Marino this afternoon to discuss their plans for the San Siro renovation project. Following the meeting, Mayor Sala has provided his thoughts about the meeting. This afternoon, a meeting took place with representatives of the Rossoneri and the Nerazzurri, regarding Webuild’s plans for the stadium,…
Mediaset: ‘Arrive in days’ – Milan should expect nine-figure Leao bid
AC Milan star Rafael Leao is a topic of interest across Europe, and in recent days, the interest has spread to Saudi Arabia. Today, a report has suggested that an offer could arrive in the next few days. This summer was always expected to be one where Milan would see interest for Leao, even if…
Jovic wants to renew his Milan contract but Fonseca has final say
Luka Jovic scored a decisive last-gasp equaliser for Serbia in their game against Slovenia earlier today and naturally, AC Milan fans are asking about his renewal. According to a report, the striker would like to stay at the club. After a rather anonymous season with Fiorentina, Jovic joined Milan on deadline day last summer after…
Pedulla: ‘Two different languages’ – Milan’s issue provided by Theo and Ibrahimovic’s words
AC Milan are entering potentially their most important mercato in recent years, and their job has been made more difficult in the past week due to the discrepancies between comments made by two highly important individuals. Interest is expected for several of Milan’s players – after all, players like Mike Maignan, Theo Hernandez, and Rafael…
Relevo: Milan face challenge from Napoli for Real Madrid defender
A senior centre-back is a requirement in this mercato for AC Milan, but they also will look to invest in a younger central defender, who will be signed with the future in mind. However, they are not the only Serie A club with this idea in mind. This morning, reports broke that Milan are looking…
Al Hilal prepare super offer for Leao as Milan refer to €175m clause
Ahead of the mercato’s opening at the end of the month, a report has suggested that a Saudi Arabian club is preparing an astounding offer for AC Milan star Rafael Leao. Interest in stars is always expected, but whether a club will be able to afford the player in question is always the following question,…
Tactical analysis of Paulo Fonseca
Paulo Fonseca was announced as AC Milan’s new manager on Thursday, replacing Stefano Pioli, and the fans are eager to see what he can do with the team. However, what should they expect? Let’s take a look at the tactical aspects. Our feature writer Rihot Rajeev has done a full analysis of Fonseca on his…
Milan deliver clear response as Hummels is offered by agents
Mats Hummels has been offered to AC Milan and Roma ahead of the 2024-25 season, set to leave Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer at the end of the month. However, according to a report, the Rossoneri are not interested. At the age of 35, Hummels is still a very good defender and he showed…
Official: Milan announce their first junior camp in Mexico
In the latest bid to increase their reputation and relationships in North America, AC Milan have announced that they have inaugurated their first junior camp in Mexico. Football is a rising sport in North America, but in Mexico, there is a rich history with the sport, and Milan are looking to further their profile in…
Major tournaments await for 10 Milan players
There are 10 AC Milan players that are involved in major tournaments this summer and will hope to showcase the best for their country over two continents. The 2024 European Championship kicks off on Friday night as Germany host Scotland at the Allianz Arena in Münich, and there are eight Milan players who will be…
“Marcus is an Inter player”
Olivier Giroud has stressed the importance of France making a good start to the European Championship, while speaking about his relationship with Marcus Thuram. It was announced last month that Giroud will be leaving the club one his contract expires because he has decided to try a new adventure in the United States with MLS…
“I don’t think Inter will repeat”
Fabio Capello believes that Inter will not defend the title next season and that AC Milan and Juventus could well be the ones to compete for the Scudetto. There has been a lot of change among the big sides in Serie A, with Milan announcing today that they have appointed Paulo Fonseca as the new…
Milan eyeing €18m Portuguese centre-back to help Fonseca fix defence
Among Paulo Fonseca’s main tasks as AC Milan’s head coach will be to fix the defensive department which let in too many goals last season, and a new centre-back would help him. As Tuttosport (via MilanNews) writes this morning, tactical ideas and more balance in both phases will be things that Fonseca implements to try…
Milan, Inter and Genoa battling to sign ‘the next Mkhitaryan’
AC Milan, Inter and Genoa have all been linked with a deal for Krasnodar midfielder Eduard Spertsyan who has been described as a ‘new Henrikh Mkhitaryan’. As has been reported by Calciomercato.com, the 24-year-old Armenian midfielder is attracting the attention of three Italian clubs and he could soon be on the move. He was actually…
Leao set for new position with Portugal at Euro 2024
AC Milan winger Rafael Leao could be used in a more central role with Portugal during the 2024 European Championship which may open up new opportunities in Italy. Portugal are led by Roberto Martinez and are one of the favourites to succeed at Euro 2024 in Germany, and as Radio Rossonera has highlighted, the coach…
The implications of Milan’s crusade against agent extortion
AC Milan have a rollercoaster relationship when it comes to dealing with agents. Sometimes they can use links to their advantage, but other times are unable to gain that vital leverage and end of with an undesirable outcome. The latest pairing of the words ‘commissions’ and ‘Milan’ involves Joshua Zirkzee. As we reported earlier today,…
Milan have Girona striker as back-up plan in case Zirkzee deal collapses
AC Milan are keeping a parallel option open in case things turn sour in their attempts to sign Joshua Zirkzee, according to a report. According to the latest update from Sky, Milan are continuing to work to quickly close the arrival of Zirkzee who seems to be getting ever closer to joining. A member of…
Sky Germany: Italy move for Hummels ‘most likely option’
Mats Hummels’ contract with Borussia Dortmund ends this month and the signs at present suggest he will leave, with AC Milan interested. According to the latest from Sky Germany, the signs are clearly pointing towards the departure of Hummels who would only consider renewing his deal with Dortmund if they sack the head coach Edin…
MN: Torino and Fiorentina keen on Pobega
In terms of potential sales for AC Milan there is a lot of attention on Charles De Ketelaere and Alexis Saelemaekers, but Tommaso Pobega could also complete an exit. According to what is being reported by MilanNews, there is the first interest from Torino and Fiorentina in Pobega. The midfielder is open to listening to…
Why Maignan is more likely to leave than Theo Hernandez
There has been some rather worrying talk in the media about the potential sale of Theo Hernandez this summer but Mike Maignan is a far more realistic candidate to leave, according to what we have learned. As our colleagues at SempreMilan.it write, the financial situation that Milan finds itself in is positive. The data on…
Giroud reflects on time at Milan including ‘what makes the difference’
Olivier Giroud has spoken about his decision to leave AC Milan in favour of a future in the United States, while also sending another message to the fans. The dust is settling and the tears are drying after Giroud, Stefano Pioli and Simon Kjaer brought their respective tenures at Milan to a close during the…
How much Camarda will earn at Milan after rejecting Dortmund
Francesco Camarda has renewed his contract with AC Milan, signing a new three-year deal yesterday, and he obtained a significant pay rise in the process. Indeed, he’s now on par with a few in the first team. The 16-year-old won the U17 Euros with Italy on Wednesday as he scored a brace in the 3-0…
How Riso and Busardò will influence Milan’s summer
Agents hold a lot of power in football and the summer transfer window is when they tend to demonstrate their influence, such is the modern way. In this regard, Beppe Riso could be one of the most active in Serie A. As our colleagues at SempreMilan.it write, Rise – who is Francesco Camarda’s agent, among…
Mediaset: Milan agree contract terms with Zirkzee
AC Milan have agreed on a salary and contract with Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee but are yet to make an official bid for the Dutchman. As reported by Sport Mediaset (via Milan News), there won’t be any problems between Milan and Zirkzee when it comes to the contract as the 23-year-old will be paid €4.5m…
Milan’s trend of winning gambles on coaches
AC Milan’s seemingly imminent hiring of Paulo Fonseca has been met with waves of backlash from fans, and it is understandable why this has been the case, but we must look to the past to see why the appointment follows a historically successful trend. Moreso than ever, football is affected by people and events outside…
Romano: Milan inform Bologna they will trigger Zirkzee clause
AC Milan have told Bologna that they will trigger his release clause and now they will work on agreeing terms to wrap up the deal, a report claims. Zirkzee burst onto the scene during a breakout season with Bologna in 2023-24, scoring 12 goals across all competitions with 11 of them coming in the league….
MN: The perfect revenge with a ‘Conte factor’
Romelu Lukaku is the latest striker to be linked with AC Milan, and whether it is an interest that never died or a reborn interest is unknown. However, it seems that the Rossoneri see him as a puzzle piece they may not find elsewhere. Signing the Belgian presents several difficulties, and that is without considering…
Milan will have an eye on regulations during mercato
As AC Milan continue to be linked with players from around Europe, it is worth bearing in mind that there are various regulations that they must adhere to with regards to the squad list. Milan are heading into a very important summer in which they must hire the right head coach and give him the…
How Fonseca’s first 10 weeks at Milan will look
While it is now common knowledge that Paulo Fonseca will become the next head coach of AC Milan, there is an overwhelming feeling of mystery surrounding how the start to his era will actually look. The last few weeks have been quite draining from the point of view of being a Milan fan, with all…
Milan set to reward centre-back with multi-year extension
AC Milan are set to reward Matteo Gabbia for his contributions since returning from loan by renewing his contract, according to a report. The decision was taken last summer to loan Gabbia out to Villarreal in order to get him more playing time, but he was recalled in January because of the injury crisis that…
‘One per department’ – Tassotti, Donadoni and Galli advise Milan management on squad
Mauro Tassotti, Roberto Donadoni and Filippo Galli have each given their opinions on what AC Milan need to bridge the gap that has opened up with Inter. It is now being widely reported that Milan will soon announce Paulo Fonseca as their new head coach in the next couple of weeks, and then work can…
Euro 2024 a showcase for several Milan players
The Euro 2024 is now just two weeks away and eight AC Milan players are gearing up for the big tournament. So, as a Milanista, what do you need to know? Let’s take a look at the players in question and their situations. The tournament is arguably one of the biggest in the world of…
Journalist claims Calabria will ‘certainly remain’ at Milan despite rumours
Davide Calabria has been linked with a departure in recent months as AC Milan are looking to sign a right-back this summer. However, according to a journalist, the captain is certain to remain even if he won’t be a starter. Calabria has been the captain of Milan since the departure of Alessio Romagnoli in the…
The clues from Fonseca’s previous No.9s
The speculation surrounding who will be AC Milan’s next starting striker has run parallel to the rumours about who will take over as the new head coach, but those two discussions are about to converge. The manager merry-go-round seems to have reached its final rotation, and Milan are about to get off, at least for…
The legacy Abate leaves after a three-year journey with Milan’s youth sector
When the three whistles blew to signify the end of the 2023-24 season for Milan Primavera, many did not know that it would also signify the premature conclusion of Ignazio Abate’s time with the club. Indeed, the Primavera’s campaign reached a cruel finale on Saturday evening as they drew 1-1 with Lazio in their play-off, which…
TMW: Milan back in for Polish defender
AC Milan have reignited their interest in signing Jakub Kiwior ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a report, and Arsenal seem more open this time. As TMW report, signing a new central defender is undoubtedly one of the targets for Milan in the summer mercato. The Rossoneri wanted to bolster this area of…
Sky journalist explains why Milan went for Fonseca over Conte: “Lowest common denominator”
Sky journalist Peppe Di Stefano has shed some light on why AC Milan have gone for Paulo Fonseca as their new head coach over a more established name like Antonio Conte. Milan are set to appoint Paulo Fonseca as their new coach as per reports from virtually every source and his main job will be…
Luca Toni tells Milan to go for Real Madrid striker amid Mbappe’s imminent arrival
Luca Toni has urged AC Milan to try and make a move for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo who could get less game time with Kylian Mbappe set to join the club. Speaking to Italian newspaper Tuttosport (via Radio Rossonera), the former Italian striker was asked about what Milan should be doing this summer to ensure…
MN: ‘He must continue to be the leader’
Mike Maignan’s future has become the subject of speculation in the media and among the AC Milan fan base, but selling him this summer would mean ignoring some internal hints. As MilanNews writes, it was an emotional evening on Saturday at San Siro with Milan greeting three protagonists from the 2021-22 Scudetto season saying goodbye…
Photos: Milan squad receive warm Australia welcome
AC Milan have officially arrived in Perth, Australia, ahead of their friendly match against AS Roma at Optus Stadium on 31 May. Images distributed by the club show that the squad have touched down in Western Australia where they will spend a few days before taking to the field in Friday’s game. Ticket sales are…
Fonseca already facing an uphill battle at Milan
Stefano Pioli’s contentious tenure at AC Milan has drawn to a close. Completing a term packed with bouquets and brickbats, Pioli will leave the club with his head held high and Milan’s 19th Scudetto tattooed on his arm. The days leading to his departure strangely resembled his arrival; loud, cantankerous voices from the stands and…
GdS: Theo the ‘most likely’ star to depart Milan this summer
AC Milan do not have to sell a star to invest this summer, but there is still a chance that a key player will leave the club, and a report has given some insight into who is the most likely to leave. Perhaps there is still a hangover of sorts from last summer when fan…
Journalist claims Hernandez is ‘certain’ to leave Milan: “Offer from Bayern Munich”
Theo Hernandez has been linked with several big clubs in recent weeks, especially Bayern Munich, and another update on the matter arrived this evening. According to a journalist, his exit this summer is more or less certain. Hernandez’s current contract with Milan will expire in 2026 and the parties are yet to reach an agreement…
Longo: Fonseca one step away from Milan
Paulo Fonseca is now just one step away from joining AC Milan, according to a report, and the contract is ready to be signed. At the start of June, the manager should be announced by the club as Stefano Pioli’s replacement. After the 3-3 draw against Salernitana last night, the last game of the season,…
“I will never forget these three seasons”
Olivier Giroud said goodbye to the AC Milan fans and to his team-mates on the field at San Siro after tonight’s draw against Salernitana. It was announced earlier in the month that Giroud will be leaving the club one his contract expires because he has decided to try a new adventure in the United States…
GdS: New signings and familiar formation
AC Milan are expected to announce Paulo Fonseca as their new head coach, and La Gazzetta dello Sport have theorised how the team might look under him. The paper report that Milan and Fonseca have ‘chosen each other’ and in a few days everything could become official. There is no total agreement yet, there are…
Sky: Predicted XIs for Milan vs. Salernitana
Stefano Pioli will name an AC Milan starting line-up for the final time tomorrow night as the 2023-24 season comes to a close against Salernitana. It will be a night of farewells at San Siro. Olivier Giroud and Simon Kjaer will leave when their contracts expire meaning they will get a great send-off, while Pioli’s…
GdS: What he found and what he leaves behind
Stefano Pioli has been the head coach of AC Milan for more than four and a half years but tomorrow will mark his last game, it has been confirmed. La Gazzetta dello Sport write how Pioli has done an exceptional job not letting the external noise get to him given the way that he has…
The participants and everything you need to know
AC Milan’s Primavera side are preparing to fight for the league title in the play-offs and we have all the details you need to know. The top six sides in the regular league table go into a play-off to decide who will be the champion, and the sides in question this season are Milan, Inter,…
Maignan set to miss Salernitana clash with new injury
AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan is set to miss the final game of the season against Salernitana thanks to a finger injury, a report claims. As has been reporetd by the French newspaper L’Equipe (via Milan News), Maignan may have played his last game of the season as a new finger injury is expected to…
Sky: Pioli informed by Milan of desire to part ways
AC Milan have finally informed Stefano Pioli of the decision to part ways with him at the end of the season during a meeting with his agents, a report claims. According to Sky, the ownership will officially communicate the termination of the working relationship with Pioli, who has already been informed of this desire in…
‘Not even the real Milan fans’
AC Milan defender Simon Kjaer has admitted that everyone was a bit surprised after the club won their 19th league title two years ago today. This summer is expected to be one of change for Milan, and Kjaer’s departure is one of several that will be massively felt around the club. In an interview yesterday,…
Why Milan and De Zerbi might be a perfect marraige
Attempting to pinpoint the exact reasons why Milan have suddenly faltered dramatically since the glory days is nearly impossible considering the multiple elements behind the decline. One argument to support the demise involves decision-making and the manager personnel appointed. Carlo Ancelotti, undisputedly one of the greatest tacticians of all time who claimed two Champions League…
MN: Ibrahimovic offers approval of Milan midfield target
AC Milan are looking to strengthen their midfield in the summer mercato, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic has approved of a target that the Rossoneri may pursue – he currently plays for one of the Swede’s former clubs. The main offsets of the window will be a new central defender and a new No.9, two positions which…
Simon Kjaer’s Milan dream approaches a bittersweet end
While the spotlight will shine brightly on Stefano Pioli and Olivier Giroud during Saturday night’s game against Salernitana, Simon Kjaer will also bid farewell to AC Milan. After weeks of speculation about whether or not he would pen a new deal, the agent of Kjaer – Mikkel Beck – confirmed a couple of weeks ago…
Milan must ‘attack’ the summer amid Inter’s financial and ownership crisis
An opportunity may well have presented itself for AC Milan to ‘attack’ the summer and bridge the gap to Inter very quickly, given their financial turmoil. Oaktree are very close to enforcing their pledge and taking control of Inter as per multiple reports, because Steven Zhang and Suning need to pay circa €395m by the end…
Parolo discusses pros and cons of Fonseca for Milan: “He knows Serie A”
Paulo Fonseca has been heavily linked with the AC Milan job in recent weeks and now appears to be at the top of the wish list. As highlighted by Marco Parolo, hiring the Portuguese manager would come with both pros and cons. Stefano Pioli will leave Milan at the end of the season and the…
Serious evaluations needed after ’embarrassing’ defending in Torino-Milan
AC Milan suffered a tough defeat against Torino last night after conceding three goals, all three of which could have been avoided. As highlighted by Andrea Longoni, the embarrassing displays continue at the back for the Rossoneri. Stefano Pioli’s men had an okay start to the game but were immediately punished by Torino when the…
Pioli discusses future and labels Torino defeat ‘the symbol of our season’
Following the disappointing defeat against Torino, Stefano Pioli spoke to the media and shared his thoughts on AC Milan’s performance. He admitted that the performance was the ‘symbol’ of what has gone wrong this season. Pioli decided to give some of the reserves a chance from start this evening, such as Filippo Terracciano, and Torino…
GdS: Milan’s next coach could be a surprise name
AC Milan are continuing their process of identifying the head coach who will come in to replace Stefano Pioli, and a surprise name cannot be ruled out. This morning’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) writes that Paulo Fonseca is currently the main candidate to become the new head coach but they have cast…
Sky: Predicted XIs for Torino vs. Milan
Ahead of Saturday evening’s clash against Torino, a report has offered some insight into the lineups of the hosts and AC Milan. Stefano Pioli will be hoping his last away travel as Milan’s head coach will be a victory, but he is likely to experiment with his team and offer several players chances to impress…
MN: Fonseca could bring two Lille talents to Milan if he joins
In recent weeks, Paulo Fonseca’s name has become increasingly attached to the soon-to-be-vacant AC Milan head coach role, and a report has suggested that if he is appointed, he could look to bring some of his current players to San Siro. Discussions are ongoing at Milanello regarding who will be the next head coach of…
Pulisic ‘grateful’ to play for Milan and to be associated with ‘legend’ Kaka
Christian Pulisic has admitted that he is honoured to be associated with Kaka after matching a statistic of his, while he also expressed his gratitude for the chance to play for AC Milan. Pulisic is experiencing the best season of his career and it is only his first with Milan, given that he has 12…
How much it will cost Milan to sack Pioli and his staff
It is now no secret that AC Milan are set to replace Stefano Pioli at the end of the season, but it will not be the natural expiry of his contract which poses some problems to resolve. This morning’s edition of Corriere dello Sport (via PianetaMilan) confirms that the management have decided that Pioli’s era…
How Leao influences two of Milan’s biggest choices
Seeing Rafael Leao pick up the ball in stride and round Simone Scuffet before firing into an empty net with a smile on his face was one of the many positives from the 5-1 win over Cagliari on Saturday, and keeping that smile is something that the AC Milan management will be thinking about. There…
Tuttosport: Zlatan’s approval and style of play – why the Van Bommel temptation is growing
By: Euan Burns Mark van Bommel’s chances of becoming the next AC Milan coach have been boosted by Zlatan Ibrahimovic placing himself in the Dutchman’s corner. As reported by Tuttosport (via Radio Rossonera), Van Bommel is a genuine option for Milan given he is set to leave Royal Antwerp at the end of the season…
Olivier Giroud’s enthralling legacy at Milan
When Zlatan Ibrahimović returned for his second spell at Milan in January 2020, the general consensus was that the then 38-year-old’s signing was nothing more than a marketing scheme and a sugar hit to cover the cracks over a cloud of uncertainty and little direction. Moulded into a fairly young side with minimal experience at…
Maldini denounces attempted censorship regarding interview through lawyer
The former AC Milan coach Paolo Maldini has denounced through his lawyer the censorship of the interview given to Radio Serie A last Thursday. As Radio Rossonera reports, the news was reported a short while ago by ANSA and refers to the interview broadcast on Radio Serie A on the morning of Thursday 9 May…
Scotti’s late winner keeps play-off hopes alive
AC Milan’s Primavera side came from behind against Frosinone to secure a crucial 2-1 win in Sunday afternoon’s game at the PUMA House of Football. Milan came into the game one point behind Sassuolo who occupy fifth place in the table and one point below Torino in sixth too, having failed to win in each…
Pioli happy with reaction vs. Cagliari and reflects on tough decisions: “I had to do something”
By: Isak Möller After the 5-1 win against Cagliari this evening, AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli spoke to the media and shared his thoughts on the positive result. He made it clear that he got the reaction he wanted from his players. Milan headed into the half-time break with a 1-0 lead, courtesy of Ismael…
“There is nothing to clarify”
Sergio Conceicao has been heavily linked with a move to AC Milan in recent weeks, now seemingly the top candidate to replace Stefano Pioli. However, the manager himself wants to wait until the end of the season. Milan have evaluated several candidates in the last few weeks and Conceico has seemingly ended up at the…
MN: Probable Milan XI vs. Cagliari
Ahead of Saturday’s clash against Cagliari, a report has predicted the eleven which Stefano Pioli may select, and there are several changes to be expected, with many of AC Milan’s stars set to be dropped. Milan are winless in their past six games, so Pioli is deciding to opt for major changes to the eleven…
Journalist who conducted Maldini interview claims he was under ‘pressure not to air it’
The journalist that did the interview with Paolo Maldini that was published yesterday has revealed that he was under pressure not to air it. The former defender, captain and technical director took part in a long interview with Radio Serie A in which he discussed the future of his career, what Inter are doing right…
MN: Milan’s probable XI vs. Cagliari
AC Milan will welcome back Davide Calabria to the starting lineup when they take on Cagliari in Serie A this weekend after the captain served his two-match suspension. Calabria was sent off against Inter on the night that the Nerazzurri won the Serie A title for a blatant elbow on Davide Frattesi as tensions began…
Why Milan continue to think of Fonseca as potential Pioli replacement
AC Milan are still viewing Paulo Fonseca as a potential replacement for Stefano Pioli this summer despite their being many other names in circulation. As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Pianeta Milan), there are a handful of factors that make Fonseca attractive to Milan, despite perhaps not being the most high-profile name in…
Pioli has €6m contract on the table from another Serie A club
Stefano Pioli still has a year left on his contract with AC Milan, but his farewell at the end of the season is now practically a certainty. However, he might not have to wait long to get back into work. According to what is being reported by Il Giornale (via MilanNews), Pioli is actually in…
Milan, Barcelona and Leverkusen tracking Girona midfield ace
AC Milan are largely expected to spend the majority of their budget on two positions – a striker and a central defender. However, they are also attempting to sign another defensive midfielder, a report has suggested. The biggest offsets in the upcoming mercato will be a striker and defender, there are no doubts about it….
“Milan fans want to dream”
With AC Milan looking increasingly likely to offer Sergio Conceicao the managerial job, club legend Billy Costacurta offered his opinion on the move and spoke about the need for the Rossonero to dream and believe in the coach. After five years, Stefano Pioli and Milan have reached their end and will now part ways. The…
GdS: Coach, signings and renewals
The time has come for AC Milan to start making the key decisions that will have a big impact on how the club looks heading into next season, a report has stated. La Gazzetta dello Sport (via MilanNews) report that the priority obviously remains the choice of a new head coach, but they must also…
Florenzi says Milan players are ‘close to Pioli’ as ‘it could be a good season’
Following the 3-3 draw between AC Milan and Genoa this evening, Alessandro Florenzi spoke to the media and shared his thoughts on the performance. He also spoke about the Curva Sud protest and the resulting atmosphere at San Siro. Florenzi was the MOTM for Milan this time out, as stated in our player ratings, thanks…
CM: Milan will use Genoa game to scout midfielder up close
AC Milan will use the game against Genoa this evening as a chance to take a look at Morten Frendrup up close, according to a report. As Calciomercato.com report, the renewal of Frendrup’s contract with Genoa until 2028 was the reward for an excellent season so far and he has established himself as one of…
Sky: Predicted XIs for Milan vs. Genoa
AC Milan and Genoa will square off at San Siro tomorrow and with second place to defend, the Rossoneri will be keen on celebrating after the final whistle. As per the latest reports, a few changes are expected to the XI. The likes of Theo Hernandez and Fikayo Tomori are back from suspension, with the…
Galtier responds to ‘flattering’ links with Milan: “They chose Lopetegui”
Christophe Galtier has been mentioned as an option in AC Milan’s pursuit of a new manager and in a recent interview, he responded to these links. However, he made it clear that he hasn’t had any contact with the club. The Frenchman was briefly mentioned as a concrete option for Milan but in the last…
Conceicao now inclined to leave Porto as Milan open conversation
AC Milan have initiated contacts with Porto Manager Sergio Conceicao for the soon-to-be vacant head coach position at the club. Per the report, the Rossoneri have narrowed their search to a few candidates. Stefano Pioli will depart at the end of the season and it seems a Napoli move is on the cards for him….
Tuttosport: Milan in the market for a No.6
AC Milan are planning investment into several areas of the squad in the summer, and a report has suggested that a new holding midfielder is a position of interest for Geoffrey Moncada and co. The foundations have been laid for the next manager to build on, and Milan plan to strengthen those foundations with a…
Abate reaches crossroads with decisive meeting imminent
AC Milan have a decision to make regarding the future of Ignazio Abate, and not just because his contract is set to expire in less than two months. As our colleagues at SempreMilan.it write, Abate’s contract with Milan is close to expiring and the two parties will soon meet to define what the future might…
APA Milan president hits out at Inter’s financial situation: “Technically bankrupt”
The president of AC Milan’s Small Shareholders Alliance has claimed that Inter are ‘technically bankrupt’ and that the pandemic helped them cover up losses. Inter have spent the last few days celebrating their Scudetto win, one which saw them hit 20 league titles and thus gives them the right to put a second star on…
How the Motta idea regained momentum at Milan
The climate of uncertainty and distrust that surrounds AC Milan at the moment can perhaps only be fixed by making the right managerial appointment, which is why Thiago Motta’s name is back in vogue. What is clear is that Milan are now in the market for a new head coach; a man who can galvanise…
Milan identify €17.5m ‘Plan B’ in event they miss out on Zirkzee
AC Milan have identified Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy as the next target if they fail to sign Joshiua Zirkzee from Bologna this summer. As has been reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Pianeta Milan), the Rossoneri have a low-cost option available to them if Zirkzee chooses to stay at Bologna or move to a…
Why Milan are seriously considering a bid to beat Juventus to Motta
It has been widely reported that Thiago Motta has a verbal agreement with Juventus ahead of potentially taking over there next season, and yet AC Milan have not give up. A report from MilanNews starts by establishing a basic principle when it comes to doing business in football: long as there are no signatures, nothing…
Gabbia reflects on Villarreal ‘crescendo’, Scudetto memories and being raised at Milan
AC Milan defender Matteo Gabbia has reflected on what his time with Villarreal taught him and how his journey so far has helped him reach the point that he is at today. The decision was taken last summer to loan Gabbia out to LaLiga in order to get him more playing time, but he was…
Tactical analysis of Juventus 0-0 AC Milan
AC Milan and Juventus played out an uninspiring goalless draw at the Allianz Stadium this past weekend, keeping the gap between the two clubs at five points. It was a game of low quality and attacking intent, with Juventus coming closest to scoring but being denied by saves from late stand-in goalkeeper Marco Sportiello and…
Conte willing to make concessions to join Milan amid cries from fans
There continues to be a vocal section of the AC Milan fan base who want Antonio Conte to be the next head coach, and he would be willing to alter his usual demands to join the project. That is according to this morning’s edition of Il Giornale (via MilanNews) who make reference to the fact…
Juventus 0-0 AC Milan: Five things we learned
After disappointments against Roma and Inter, AC Milan travelled to Turin with the hopes of redeeming themselves. Although it was far from a brilliant performance, at least they kept a clean sheet. Indeed, it was far from an entertaining game and it certainly didn’t look like second against third in the league. Quality was lacking…
GdS: Sportiello, Gabbia and Thiaw
AC Milan secured one point at Allianz Stadium against Juventus last night after keeping a clean sheet. For once, the Rossoneri did well defensively and this was despite playing with several reserves, as highlighted by a report. Due to the suspensions of Davide Calabria, Theo Hernandez and Fikayo Tomori, Stefano Pioli was forced to field…
Furlani talks future of Leao and ‘annoying’ manager rumours: “Enough is enough”
After the game between AC Milan and Juventus, which ended 0-0, the Rossoneri CEO Giorgio Furlani spoke to the media. In addition to the future of Rafael Leao, he also spoke about the manager rumours, saying that ‘enough is enough’. Milan have been linked with a plethora of managers since the defeat against Roma in…
The five key battles that could win or lose the game for Milan against Juventus
Juventus and AC Milan will renew hostilities at the Allianz Stadium tonight in what is a huge game in the quest to secure second place in Serie A. It could be argued that this could not be a worse time for Milan to play Juventus given the recent defeats against Roma and Juventus have dented…
MN: Milan predicted XI vs. Juventus
AC Milan travel to Turin tomorrow to face Juventus, and a report has predicted the eleven which Stefano Pioli may elect to start the game, which includes some experimentation in defence. Following Monday’s loss to Inter, Pioli now faces another challenge – a Juventus side that must win for any hope of reaching second place…
CM: Conte has ‘mad desire’ for Italy return
Antonio Conte wants to return to Italy, and there are two clubs above all that would seem to be a good fit given that they have imminent upcoming vacancies. According to Calciomercato.com, it is almost time to answer the question ‘where will Conte coach next season?’. The former head coach of Inter and Juventus, who…
Was Pioli the perfect caretaker after all?
You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. That famous saying could not ring more true in Stefano Pioli’s four-and-a-half-year tenure at the helm. The Rossoneri faithful have lived through just about every single emotion possible, but the nightmare past couple of weeks endured has forced many…
ESPN: Giroud signs contract with LAFC
AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud has signed his contract with MLS side Los Angeles FC which will see him enter a new phase of his career away from Europe for the first time. According to ESPN, the deal will see Giroud join LAFC in mid-July and he will it will run until December 2025 as…
CM.it: Monza aiming to make Daniel Maldini’s loan permanent
Daniel Maldini is enjoying his second loan spell of the season at Monza, and today, a report has suggested that the Biancorossi will attempt to convince AC Milan to sell him to them this summer. The first half of this season was disappointing for Maldini. An injury halted his season, which made his game time…
Scaroni discusses Pioli’s future, Milan’s season, relations with Maldini and the big disappointment
AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni stopped short of confirming that Stefano Pioli will remain as the head coach, while he reflected on the season and what has disappointed him about the campaign. It is accurate to say that it has not been a very good recent period for Milan, who were beaten 3-1 on aggregate…
Pioli shows dejection by skipping press conference after Inter loss
It was a difficult night for AC Milan last night as they watched city rivals Inter celebrate the Scudetto on the San Siro pitch, and it seems Stefano Pioli just wanted it all to be over with. As La Reppublica writes today, Pioli knew how much was resting on the game to try and restore…
Furlani comments on gap between Milan and Inter plus Pioli’s potential exit
AC Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani attempted to provide a level-headed response after the defeat against Inter in the derby which handed them their 20th league title. Milan went into the game against their city rivals knowing that they simply needed to avoid defeat in order to postponed the title celebrations until the next game at…
“Inter cannot celebrate the title in a derby at Milan’s home!”
Former AC Milan man Ruud Gullit has urged the squad to put absolutely everything into the derby in order to avoid allowing Inter to celebrate the league title tonight. Gullit is a player who certainly knows the Derby della Madonnina well and knows what it takes to be the top dogs in the city. He…
Sky: Predicted XIs for Derby della Madonnina
AC Milan will take on Inter in the Derby della Madonnina tomorrow and this edition of the big clash is extra special. The Nerazzurri only need a win to secure the Scudetto, while the Rossoneri will do everything to stop that from happening. Seeing as the game is so important, the managers will both opt…
GdS: ‘No one is safe’ – Bayern Munich, Chelsea and PSG eye Milan stars
By: Isak Möller ‘No one is safe’: this is the headline on one of Gazzetta dello Sport’s pages this morning. AC Milan’s star players Theo Hernandez, Rafael Leao and Mike Maignan are being monitored by several big clubs, with offers to be evaluated. Milan have made it clear that they will listen to offers for…
Tactical analysis of Roma 2-1 AC Milan
AC Milan crashed out of the Europa League after losing 2-1 (3-1 on aggregate) to Roma at the Stadio Olimpico in the second leg of their quarter-final tie. The hosts experienced the perfect start to the game, scoring two goals within the opening 25 minutes to extend their aggregate lead to 3-0. The Rossoneri appeared…
GdS: ‘Nobody unsellable’ – difficult renewals and big offers could see stars depart Milan
AC Milan’s exit against Roma in the Europa League is one that will force profound reflections not only on the future of Stefano Pioli and the summer signings, but also players who could leave. As La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) write this morning, at Milan there are no untransferable players. Even more so if the…
Abate’s warriors make history after late drama
AC Milan’s primavera side have reached the final of the UEFA Youth League, after being FC Porto in a highly dramatic game. Milan took the lead after just 12 minutes, when Filippo Scotti made the most of a defensive error from Porto, pouncing onto the ball and then driving down the right-hand side. Upon entering…
GdS: ‘Winning the derby might not be enough’
It is perhaps an obvious statement given the magnitude of the result, but last night’s defeat against Roma has drastically reduced any chances of Stefano Pioli remaining as AC Milan head coach into next season. La Gazzetta dello Sport talks about how the full-time whistle in last night’s defeat against Roma might have also been…
“40 shots and Gabbia scores…”
After the disastrous display against Roma at Stadio Olimpico, Stefano Pioli spoke to the media and shared his thoughts on what went wrong. He also praised Roma for their performance, admitting that they were a lot better. Roma took charge of the second leg early on and had a 2-0 lead rather quickly, thus extending…
GdS: From Giroud to Bennacer
AC Milan are obviously not planning on the second leg against Roma being their final European game of the season, but it must still be on the minds of some players that this is their last shot at a trophy with the club. This morning’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport has a section titled:…
UEL preview: Roma vs. AC Milan
AC Milan travel to the capital on Thursday night to face AS Roma in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final hoping to mount a comeback after the defeat at San Siro. Gianluca Mancini’s first half header was enough for Roma to emerge victorious in the first leg and give Daniele De Rossi’s men…
Milan’s Ligue 1 focus continues with interest in Monaco defender
AC Milan are continuing to scout in Ligue 1 with Monaco centre-back Soungoutou Magassa the latest player to be linked with a move to the Rossoneri. As has been reported by Sportitalia, Milan have had great success scouting in Ligue 1 in recent years and that is set to continue into the 2024 summer transfer…
Tactical analysis of Sassuolo 3-3 AC Milan
AC Milan twice overcame a two-goal deficit to draw 3-3 with Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium. The hosts were 2-0 up inside the opening ten minutes, and then took a 3-1 lead early in the second half. Substitute Noah Okafor’s goal in the 84th minute ended up rescuing a point for the Rossoneri. Despite Stefano…
Pioli and Milan given huge double boost ahead of Roma return leg
AC Milan head south to the capital on Thursday with a simple mission: win the game against Roma to give themselves a chance of reaching the Europa League quarter-finals. This morning’s edition of Corriere dello Sport (via PianetaMilan) speaks about a fundamental crossroads that is arriving for the season of both teams and how they…
GdS: Milan player ratings for Sassuolo draw
AC Milan had to battle back from two different two-goal deficits against Sassuolo but they did so to earn a point, and the rollercoaster nature of the game is reflected in La Gazzetta dello Sport’s ratings. This morning’s edition of La Gazzetta (seen below) has their ratings from the match, starting with the team’s overall…
Jekyll and Hyde nature of Milan on display in Sassuolo thriller
AC Milan battled from 2-0 and 3-1 down to earn a draw against Sassuolo in a game that perhaps perfectly symbolised where the team are currently at. As MilanNews writes, there were positives and negatives from the thriller at the Mapei Stadium. Milan went two goals behind early on as they were asleep defensively, yet…
The five key battles that could win or lose the game for Milan against Sassuolo
AC Milan will look to put things right domestically after Thursday night’s Europa League defeat against Roma when they take on Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium this afternoon. Milan had won seven games on the trot before taking on Roma in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final but were beaten 1-0, and what…
Tactical analysis of AC Milan 0-1 Roma
AC Milan trail Roma 1-0 following the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final at San Siro. The game’s only goal came in controversial circumstances, with a suspected offside in the attack that led to the corner kick that Gianluca Mancini scored from. The Rossoneri may have edged the possession share (54%) and doubled their…
Pioli dissatisfied with players and reiterates tactical directives at Milanello
Stefano Pioli wasn’t pleased with his players for their approach in the game against Roma, failing to follow the tactical directives that were given before the clash. As a report claims, the post-match analysis had a great emphasis on this. Milan headed into the clash with a lot of confidence, following seven wins on the…
AC Milan 0-1 Roma: Five things we learned
Following a seven-game winning run, AC Milan headed into the Europa League clash against Roma with a lot of confidence. However, this didn’t quite show on the pitch and below are five things we learned about the game. Given the form ahead of the game, plus the home advantage, the Rossoneri fans were filled with…
Adli highlights what Milan lacked in first half against Roma but insists belief is there
AC Milan were not at the races during the defeat against Roma last night, but Yacine Adli believes the team will come back stronger in the second leg next week. It is advantage Roma after the first instalment of the Europa League quarter-final clash last night as Milan put in a performance that could be…
Calabria reflects on what didn’t work for Milan vs. Roma and the El Shaarawy ploy
Captain Davide Calabria has insisted that AC Milan must not feel sorry for themselves after their first leg defeat to Roma, while he assessed why it was a tough night. Milan were far from their best in front of a packed San Siro crowd as Gianluca Mancini’s early header from a corner gave Roma the…
GdS: Predicted XIs for Milan vs. Roma
AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli appears to have settled on the starting line-up that he will send out to face Roma in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final tie. There are some absences in defence given Fikayo Tomori is suspended after picking up a yellow card in the return leg against Slavia…
MN: Predicted Milan XI vs. AS Roma
On the eve of AC Milan’s Europa League Quarter Final fixture against AS Roma, a report has offered some insight into the eleven that Stefano Pioli is set to pick. Whilst the outcome of Thursday’s fixture will not change anything immediately, it could be the first domino in a positive or negative line, given the…
GdS: Predicted XIs for Milan vs. Roma
AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli will use today’s training session to make a final decision on the team that will face Roma tomorrow night, but he already has some ideas. The absences are as follows: Fikayo Tomori is suspended, Pierre Kalulu is injured and Jan-Carlo Simic does not qualify for the UEFA squad list….
“I hope to play another 200 games here”
Rafael Leao was presented with a commemorative medal for reaching 200 appearances with AC Milan earlier today, and he branded the club as his ‘home’. Leao has become one of the most important players in Milan’s recent history, and he marked his double century of games by scoring the winner against Fiorentina 10 days ago…
Milan beat Juventus and Inter to highly-rated Pescara defender
AC Milan have completed another signing for the youth sector, with Emanuele Troiano set to join the club from Pescara according to a report. The likes of Milos Kerkez, Dariusz Stalmach, Alex Jimenez, Alexander Simmelhack, Jan-Carlo Simic and others have arrived from abroad to bolster the youth ranks in recent years to help build a…
Tactical analysis of AC Milan 3-0 Lecce
AC Milan comfortably secured the three points against Lecce with a 3-0 home win. The Rossoneri were already two goals ahead when the visitors were reduced to 10 men, shortly before the interval, making the second half a mere formality. Christian Pulisic got Milan off to the perfect start, when his well-struck left-footed shot, from…
Leao and Giroud ‘blossom’ together as Milan seek strong finish
AC Milan forward Olivier Giroud and Rafael Leao are blossoming into the best version of themselves towards the end of the season as the Rossoneri go looking for a strong finish. As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport (as seen below), Milan have found themselves in superb form in 2024 and the increased impact of…
Repubblica: Surprise twist in Giroud’s future possible
A lot has been written about the future of Olivier Giroud over the past few weeks and more specifically about a future in the USA, but nothing has been decided yet. According to what was reported by the newspaper La Repubblica (via PianetaMilan), a surprise scenario could open up for Giroud. The 37-year-old is certainly…
GdS: Lecce duo sarcastically applaud and storm out at San Siro
The president of Lecce did not like some of the referee’s decisions in the defeat at San Siro against AC Milan, and it would be fair to say he made this obvious in the stands. As this morning’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) reports, in the first meeting between Lecce and Milan…
Milan better than Scudetto season with 68 points after 31 games
AC Milan clinched a comfortable win against Lecce on Saturday afternoon and thus extended their winning run to seven games. Comparing the points tally with previous seasons under Stefano Pioli, this is the best one after 31 games. The Rossoneri opened the scoring early on through Christian Pulisic and Olivier Giroud added to the party…
GdS: Probable XIs for Milan vs. Lecce
Gameday has arrived for AC Milan, taking on Lecce at San Siro this afternoon. With six wins in the bag, the Rossoneri will be looking to extend their winning run. According to a report, they will try to do so with a very attacking-minded starting XI. Milan have indeed been in tremendous form lately and…






































































































































































































