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January 2018
Official: Paletta leaves AC Milan
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Milan director Massimiliano Mirabelli confirmed they have terminated the contract with Gabriel Paletta by mutual consent.
The defender was linked with several clubs in Turkey, including Fenerbahce, Galatasaray and Antalyaspor.
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Official: AC Milan loan Gabriel to Empoli
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Milan have officially loaned goalkeeper Gabriel Vasconcelos Ferreira to Serie B side Empoli.
The Brazilian had slipped down the pecking order to become fourth choice at San Siro behind Gianluigi Donnarumma, Antonio Donnarumma and Marco Storari.
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Official: Crotone sign Milan's Zanellato
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Crotone have officially signed Milan midfielder Niccolò Zanellato, on loan with obligation to buy, but the Rossoneri retain 50 per cent of a future fee.
The 19-year-old came up through the youth academy and has been given two senior appearances this season in the Europa League.
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No ban for Cutrone
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Milan striker Patrick Cutrone won’t be banned for his handball goal against Lazio, as the Lega Serie A rules it was unintentional.
The youngster opened the scoring against Lazio on Sunday, but replays showed that he had diverted the ball in with his arm.
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Coppa Italia: AC Milan 0:0 Lazio - match report
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Milan and Lazio drew 0-0 in the first leg of the Coppa Italia Semi-Final, as the visitors had the better of the game, but Hakan Calhanoglu missed a sitter.
This was the first leg of the Coppa Italia Semi-Final, with the winners going on to face Juventus or Atalanta in Rome. These sides met here on Sunday, Milan emerging 2-1 winners amid controversy, as VAR failed to catch Patrick Cutrone scoring with his arm. Ricardo Rodriguez and Davide Calabria were not fully fit, so Fabio Borini was re-routed to left-back. Ciro Immobile returned to the starting XI after a muscular issue, Martin Caceres stepping in for injured Stefan de Vrij.
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Serie A: AC Milan 2:1 Lazio - match report
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Scorers: Cutrone 15 (M), Marusic 20 (L), Bonaventura 44 (M)
Lazio remain in third place despite their 2-1 defeat at San Siro, but there was controversy as Patrick Cutrone appeared to score with his arm.
These teams will meet again on Wednesday in the Coppa Italia semi-final, first leg, but both had injury concerns. Capocannoniere Ciro Immobile missed out, so Felipe Caicedo was chosen to lead the attack, while Patrick Cutrone was preferred to Andre Silva to stand in for Nikola Kalinic.
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Gattuso: 'Goal should've been disallowed'
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Gennaro Gattuso admits Patrick Cutrone’s goal “should’ve been disallowed,” but credited Milan’s overall performance against Lazio.
“We are happy, as we took on a great team. I thank the lads for today’s wonderful performance,” the Coach told Mediaset Premium and Sky Sport Italia.
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Galliani enters politics
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Former Milan CEO Adriano Galliani has resigned as President of Silvio Berlusconi’s television station to run for the Senate in his Forza Italia party.
Galliani has been working closely with Berlusconi for well over 30 years and that doesn’t seem to be changing.
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Gattuso: ‘AC Milan lack experience’
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Gennaro Gattuso notes the average age of his Milan side is 23, and believes “we’re definitely doing good things”.
The Rossoneri came back from a goal down to beat Cagliari yesterday, despite having Ricardo Rodriguez sent off.
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Weah sworn in as Liberian President
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Former Milan star George Weah has been officially sworn in as the President of Liberia, describing it as “a feeling like no other”.
The Ballon d’Or winner defeated Joseph Boakai in a run-off, taking 61.5 per cent of the vote on December 26.
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AC Milan set for Puma
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Milan are reportedly very close to announcing Puma as their new technical partner.
According to La Reppublica, the agreement with Puma will be shorter and less lucrative but is “ever closer” to being made official.
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Gattuso: Lazio our litmus test
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Gennaro Gattuso believes Milan’s double-header against Lazio “will tell us how good we are and what we’re capable of.”
Milan won their second straight game on Sunday as they beat Cagliari 2-1 to close in on a Europa League place in Serie A, and next up for the Rossoneri are back-to-back clashes with Lazio.
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Gattuso: 'Kessie better than I was'
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Gennaro Gattuso forgave Gianluigi Donnarumma and assured Franck Kessie is “far better than I ever was” after Milan beat Cagliari 2-1.
The Rossoneri had gone behind after just eight minutes when a seemingly harmless Nicolò Barella curler surprised Donnarumma.
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Kessie: 'I'm learning from Gattuso'
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Franck Kessie is trying to “learn” from Milan Coach Gennaro Gattuso after scoring his first brace in a Rossoneri jersey.
The Ivory Coast international got both goals in a 2-1 victory away to Cagliari, overturning the Nicolò Barella opener.
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Serie A: Cagliari 1:2 AC Milan - match report
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Scorers: Barella 8 (C), Kessie pen 35, 41 (M)
Franck Kessie’s brace completed a comeback in Cagliari, as Milan overturned the Nicolò Barella opener and both teams ended with 10 men.
The Sardinians were still smarting after a controversial defeat to Juventus ahead of the two-week Winter break, missing Senna Miangue and suspended Joao Pedro. The Rossoneri had Nikola Kalinic back in the line-up, dropping Fabio Borini and Patrick Cutrone.
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Serie A: Cagliari vs AC Milan - line-ups
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Cagliari: Cragno; Romagna, Ceppitelli, Pisacane; Faragò, Ionita, Cigarini, Barella, Padoin; Sau, Pavoletti
Milan: G Donnarumma; Calabria, Bonucci, Romagnoli, Rodriguez; Kessie, Biglia, Bonaventura; Suso, Kalinic, Calhanoglu
Ref: Guida
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AC Milan aiming to continue dominance over Cagliari
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AC Milan head to Cagliari on Sunday bidding to spark a rise up the Serie A table.
Milan are currently 11th in the standings, 12 points behind the Champions League places, but only two points adrift of the top six.
Cagliari are down in 16th place, five points above the relegation zone.
The home side are priced at 11/4 to win the game, with Milan on offer at 21/10. The draw is available at 12/5, but use this bet365 bonus code to boost your hopes of making a winning selection.
Milan have no fresh injury or suspension concerns for the game, with manager Gennaro Gattuso expected to name the same starting XI which beat Crotone in their last game.
Cagliari's Claiton Machado dos Santos, Djamel Mesbah, Andrea Nalini, and Aleksandar Tonev will all be sidelined for the match, but Diego Falcinelli could return.
Milan have struggled for consistency this season, but there have been signs in recent weeks that they are finding their form.
A 1-0 Coppa Italia win after extra-time against Inter Milan was followed by a 1-1 draw at Fiorentina and a 1-0 home success over Crotone.
Leonardo Bonucci grabbed the winner against Crotone and he could be worth an interest at 13/2 to get on the scoresheet again this weekend.
Milan have an excellent record against Cagliari, having lost just one of their last 28 meetings, although that defeat did come in the corresponding fixture last season.
The home side recorded a 2-1 success that day and they can be backed at 12/1 to match that scoreline this weekend.
Cagliari's recent form is a cause for concern, with a 2-1 win at Atalanta at the end of December their only victory in their last seven league games.
The will hope to bounce back after a 1-0 home loss to Juventus two weeks ago, but they've regularly struggled to score goals in recent games and it's difficult to see that trend ending against Milan.
Rossoneri haven't won away from home since early November, but Sunday's game offers an ideal opportunity to end that run.
Milan recorded a 2-1 home win over Cagliari earlier in the season and they are priced at 15/2 to repeat the feat on Sunday.
One goal conceded in their last three games suggests Gattuso has tightened things up defensively, and his side could be good value at odds of 12/5 to win to nil against Cagliari.
Still no Gustavo Gomez agreement
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Milan and Boca Juniors are no closer to an agreement over defender Gustavo Gomez, according to the latest reports.
The Paraguay international has been given only one 10-minute appearance so far this season and is not part of their plans.
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Li: ’AC Milan rumours unfounded’
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Milan owner Yonghong Li categorically rejects allegations of money laundering, and reserves the right to “take all necessary legal actions”.
It has been reported in recent days, notably by La Stampa and Il Secolo XIX, that the purchase of the club from Silvio Berlusconi was used to launder money.
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AC Milan target Brandt
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Milan are reportedly targeting Bayer Leverkusen’s Julian Brandt as their first signing for next summer.
The Rossoneri won’t buy anyone in the January transfer window, but that doesn’t mean there’s no activity on the transfer front.
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Suso: ‘Ignore the rumours’
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Milan winger Suso insists “for now I only want to stay here”, declaring “I don’t care about the release clause”.
It has been reported that Liverpool want to bring the Spaniard back to Anfield as a replacement for Philippe Coutinho, who joined Barcelona earlier this month.
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Report: Gomez set for Boca
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It’s reported Boca Juniors have a deal with Milan for Gustavo Gomez, a loan with obligation to buy.
The Rossoneri are keen to sell the centre-back this month, and have been in negotiations with the Argentine club for some time.
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AC Milan: ‘Great appreciation’ for Rino
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Milan have played down links with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte and spoken of their “great appreciation” for Gennaro Gattuso.
A report in Monday’s Tuttosport claimed Gattuso had to reach a cup Final, take Milan to sixth in Serie A and reduce the gap with the sides above them in order to “scare off the ghost of Conte”.
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Frustrating times for AC Milan in the transfer market
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It's been a season of disappointment for AC Milan, with last summer's spending spree failing to pay dividends just yet.
Milan are currently 12 points off a Champions League place and doubts about owner Yonghong Li saw UEFA reject a voluntary agreement on Financial Fair Play.
Following Li's takeover they splashed out on the likes of Leonardo Bonucci, Andre Silva and Hakan Calhanoglu last summer as part of an ambitious project to return them to the top in Italy.
Sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli has made it clear that Milan won't buy anyone this month, but the club continues to be linked with moves in and out of the San Siro.
Silva's switch to Milan hasn't worked out, and the forward has been tipped to head to England during the January transfer window.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, Everton and West Ham United have all been linked with the 22-year-old who has made just four starts in Serie A since joining Milan from Porto last June.
However he has been more prolific in the Europa League, scoring eight goals in 10 appearances.
Rumours of a return to Liverpool for Suso for €80 million have been dismissed by Milan, with the player penning a new contract last summer until 2022.
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Suso has scored five goals in 18 Serie A outings this season, adding a further goal in the Europa League and another in the Coppa Italia.
He has been linked with a return to Merseyside following the recent sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona.
While Mirabelli has said Milan won't buy anyone during January, rumours of a loan move for Tottenham's midfielder Mousa Dembele refuse to go away.
The 30-year-old is seen as ideal cover for Franck Kessie, with the Ivorian carrying much of Milan's midfield work on his own shoulders this term.
Dembele has struggled with injuries in recent times, but he could be an ideal acquisition for the club as they bid to climb up the table.
Another possible addition to the squad could be Udinese midfielder Jakub Jankto.
Milan are believed to be interested in a player-plus-cash deal involving Gustavo Gomez, although Udinese president Manuel Gerolin has played down the rumours.
Berlusconi: 'AC Milan kept promises'
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Silvio Berlusconi laughed off reports of a money-laundering investigation and assured Yonghong Li “kept all his promises” after the Milan takeover.
There were reports in the Secolo XIX and La Stampa newspaper that the authorities felt the club was sold for €300m more than its actual worth.
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AC Milan: 'Suso not for sale'
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Milan wrote on their official website that Suso “won’t be sold even for €80m, while Lucas Biglia, Nikola Kalinic and Manuel Locatelli are part of the project.”
Suso was in the headlines with reports his old club Liverpool wanted him back as a replacement for Philippe Coutinho.
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Mirabelli: ‘AC Milan won’t buy anyone’
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Sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli makes it clear Milan won’t buy anyone this month, but insists “we didn’t overpay for anyone” in the summer.
The Rossoneri revolutionised their squad over the summer with a huge spending spree, but they’re already 12 points off a Champions League place.
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Kalinic rejects China move
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Milan striker Nikola Kalinic has rejected the idea of joining Fabio Cannavaro’s Guangzhou Evergrande, according to reports.
The Croatin striker joined the Rossoneri on loan from Fiorentina in the summer, with an obligation to make the deal permanent at the end of the season.
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Gattuso: Speechless by Ancelotti
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Milan boss Gennaro Gattuso admits he was left speechless by Carlo Ancelotti’s letter to him for his 40th birthday.
Ancelotti described Gattuso as “the soul of Milan” in an open letter, published on Gazzetta dello Sport, and Gattuso responded to his former Coach affectionately.
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Jankto off the market
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Udinese have taken Jakub Jankto off the market for the January transfer window, disappointing Milan, Juventus, Arsenal and Everton.
The Czech international turns 22 later this month and has been a sensation at the Dacia Arena, contributing five goals and six assists this season in 21 competitive games.
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Mayor urges San Siro investment
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A media row has erupted between Milan and the Mayor Giuseppe Sala, who asked publicly “when can you tell me if you’ll invest in San Siro?”
The issue was sparked today by Mayor Sala commenting that the Rossoneri were looking into options to build their own arena and should make a decision within two to three months.
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Wolves approach Andre Silva
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There are reports Milan rejected a €34m offer from Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers for Andre Silva.
The Portugal international was signed from FC Porto over the summer for €38m plus performance-related bonuses.
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Brocchi: ‘Gattuso would beat us up!’
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Cristian Brocchi reveals Gennaro Gattuso used to beat up his Milan teammates for stealing his mobile phone and sending “nonsensical messages”.
The Rossoneri Coach turned 40 today, and the club posted a video message from former teammates such as Paolo Maldini, Andriy Shevchenko and Cafu.
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Bonucci: ‘Great start to 2018’
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Leonardo Bonucci is delighted to have scored his first Milan goal and hails his side’s start to 2018.
The Italy defender’s strike proved decisive in today’s 1-0 win over Crotone at the San Siro, lifting Rino Gattuso’s team level on points with seventh-placed Udinese.
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Gattuso: 'AC Milan great for 70 minutes'
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Gennaro Gattuso was “satisfied” with Milan for 70 minutes, but warns they “risked throwing it all away” against Crotone.
Leonardo Bonucci scored the only goal of the game, as Alex Cordaz flapped a corner on to his head, but they dominated most of the match.
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Serie A: AC Milan 1:0 Crotone - match report
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Scorer: Bonucci 54 (M)
Leonardo Bonucci made the most of an Alex Cordaz howler to give Milan a hard-fought victory over Crotone.
Both sides were in dire need of a boost to climb the table after a poor first half to the season. The hosts missed Ignazio Abate, Marco Storari, Gabriel Paletta and Andrea Conti, but Nikola Kalinic was on the bench again after his ankle injury, so Patrick Cutrone started once more. Crotone had lost six of the previous seven rounds, but were only marginally beaten by leaders Napoli last time out. Andrea Nalini, Daniel Pavlovic, Stefan Simic and Marco Tumminello didn’t make the trip.
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