The Archive

January 2020

OFFICIAL: AC Milan send Suso to Sevilla
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Milan confirm that Suso has joined Sevilla on loan with option to buy, which becomes an obligation upon certain conditions.

The Spaniard flew out this morning for his medical after the clubs agreed terms.

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Rodriguez deal done with PSV
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Ricardo Rodriguez is on the verge of joining PSV Eindhoven on loan with obligation to buy for €6m after Milan rejected Napoli and Fenerbahce approaches.

The Swiss international wants regular playing time ahead of Euro 2020, which he will not be getting at San Siro this season.

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AC Milan sell Piatek to Hertha Berlin
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Milan centre-forward Krzysztof Piatek’s move to Hertha Berlin is done, according to reports from Germany and Italy, for €27m plus bonuses.

Sky Sport Italia had earlier reported that Milan have accepted a €27m plus €3m bonuses offer from the German outfit for Piatek.

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Coppa Italia: AC Milan 2:2 (4:2 AET) Torino - match report
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Scorers: Bonaventura 12 (M), Bremer 34, 71 (T), Calhanoglu 91, 106 (M), Ibrahimovic 108 (M)

It was a dramatic Coppa Italia quarter-final with twists and turns throughout 120 minutes, as Milan eventually beat Torino 4-2 in extra time with Hakan Calhanoglu and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The winners will go on to face Juventus in the two-legged semi-final.

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Suso agrees Sevilla deal
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Milan winger Suso has reached an agreement with Sevilla, however the deal is still being worked out amongst the clubs.

The Spaniard has lost his place in the Rossoneri starting XI and has been linked with a move back to Spain for some time.

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Florentino in, Piatek out?
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Milan are in negotiations with Benfica for midfielder Florentino on an 18-month loan with option to buy, while Krzysztof Piatek’s agent met with directors today.

The Rossoneri are having a revolution during the January transfer window, moulding the team into Stefano Pioli’s 4-4-2 formation.

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Serie A: Brescia 0:1 AC Milan - match report
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Scorer: Rebic 71 (M)

Ante Rebic came off the bench to prove decisive again, with his third goal in two games, as Milan scraped a 1-0 win away to Brescia.

Mario Balotelli was suspended against his former club, but Daniele Dessena had his first start since fracturing his leg on October 21. The Rossoneri made the trip without Lucas Paqueta – who asked not to be included – Lucas Biglia, Davide Calabria and Leo Duarte, but Hakan Calhanoglu returned on the wing.

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Massara: 'No more AC Milan transfers planned'
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Ricky Massara insists Milan “have no further transfers planned, but we’ll see if there are opportunities to reinforce the team further.”

“We feel the affection of the fans with 60,000 flocking to San Siro at lunchtime, so although it hasn’t been a great season so far, we believe their support can be a real push to step up a level,” the director told DAZN.

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Rebic: 'Proved what I can do'
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Ante Rebic hopes his brace off the bench to give Milan a 3-2 victory over Udinese can get him more playing time. “Finally I proved what I can do.”

The wide forward had arrived over the summer in an exchange of loans with Andre Silva, but barely featured until this decisive double.

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Serie A: AC Milan 3:2 Udinese - match report
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Scorers: Stryger-Larsen 7 (U), Rebic 48, 93 (M), Theo Hernandez 72 (M), Lasagna 85 (U)

Ante Rebic completed his brace with the last kick of the game, as Milan snatched a dramatic, twisting and turning 3-2 victory over Udinese.

The Rossoneri had won three on the bounce between league and Coppa Italia since moving to a 4-4-2 formation, inspired by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Hakan Calhanoglu, Lucas Biglia, Davide Calabria, Mateo Musacchio and Leo Duarte were injured, so Andrea Conti, new signing Simon Kjaer and veteran Jack Bonaventura stepped in, with Suso, Lucas Paqueta and Krzysztof Piatek again benched. Udinese had won three consecutive Serie A matches and won when these sides last met back in August.

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AC Milan set Paqueta price-tag
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Milan want at least €35m to sell Lucas Paqueta in January, claim reports, with Paris Saint-Germain the favourites.

The Brazilian has again been benched for today’s Serie A game against Udinese at San Siro.

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Fenerbahce stuck for Rodriguez
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Milan full-back Ricardo Rodriguez is stuck in limbo, as Fenerbahce can’t buy due to FFP restrictions and he has rejected PSV Eindhoven.

The Swiss international is not part of new coach Stefano Pioli’s plans and has been on the transfer market for several weeks now.

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OFFICIAL: Caldara returns to Atalanta
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Mattia Caldara has officially joined Atalanta on an 18-month loan with option to buy, returning to base after his Milan spell.

The defender underwent a medical yesterday and signed the contract this morning.

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Begovic having AC Milan medical
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Asmir Begovic is having his Milan medical this morning, arriving on loan from Bournemouth, freeing Pepe Reina to join Aston Villa.

Begovic had just completed his loan spell at Qarabag and is now joining the Rossoneri on a six-month loan from Bournemouth.

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Ibrahimovic: 'Mind sharp, body follows'
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic confessed he is a little rusty, but was pleased to score for Milan after almost eight years. “My mind is sharp, the body has to follow.”

Ibra was on target in a 2-0 victory away to Cagliari, following Rafael Leao’s opener.

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Serie A: Cagliari 0:2 AC Milan - match report
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Scorers: Leao 46 (M), Ibrahimovic 65 (M)


Zlatan Ibrahimovic made the difference for Milan, as he scored along with Rafael Leao and had another disallowed, inflicting a fourth consecutive defeat on Cagliari.

These were two teams in crisis, as the Sardinians had lost three on the bounce, while the Rossoneri were without a victory since December 8. Fabrizio Cacciatore, Luca Ceppitelli and Leonardo Pavoletti missed out, but Stefano Pioli transformed his Milan side to a 4-4-2 formation, giving Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Rafael Leao their first start together. It sent Krzysztof Piatek, Suso and Jack Bonaventura to the bench.

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Rangnick: 'No AC Milan contact'
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Former RB Leipzig coach Ralf Rangnick denies reports he has been lined up as a future guru of Milan. “I’ve never had contact with them.”

The rumours have circulated for a few months in the Italian and German media, suggesting Rangnick would be given carte blanche to act as coach, director of sport and lead the transfer strategy.

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AC Milan: Kjaer & Reina deals agreed
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Atalanta defender Simon Kjaer could undergo a medical with Milan tomorrow as Aston Villa finally clinch a deal for goalkeeper Pepe Reina.

Calciomercato.com reports Milan have now agreed to take Kjaer on loan until the end of the season from Sevilla with an option to buy.

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Ibrahimovic: 'I'd celebrate like a God'
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic felt “adrenaline and emotion” on his Milan comeback, but “wanted to score a goal and celebrate like a God in front of the Curva.”

He made his first appearance in a Rossoneri jersey since May 2012, coming off the bench to replace Krzysztof Piatek in a 0-0 draw with Sampdoria.

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Serie A: AC Milan 0:0 Sampdoria - match report
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic made his comeback off the bench, but it wasn’t enough for Milan to push their way past a solid Sampdoria.

Around 60,000 fans flocked to San Siro for the return of Zlatan Ibrahimovic after seven years away, but the 38-year-old Swede was initially on the bench. Lucas Biglia and Leo Duarte were injured, but Theo Hernandez returned from suspension after 2019 ended with a 5-0 defeat to Atalanta. Samp had Gianluca Caprari suspended, with Andrea Bertolacci, Alex Ferrari and Edgar Barreto sidelined.

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Pioli: 'Milan wrong moves for Ibra'
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Stefano Pioli complained Milan showed “a lack of quality” and made the wrong passes to feed Zlatan Ibrahimovic in a “disappointing” draw with Sampdoria.

The game ended goalless at San Siro and was barely an improvement on the 5-0 defeat to Atalanta that closed off 2019.

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Ibrahimovic statue cut down
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic is expected to start for Milan against Sampdoria, but meanwhile his statue has been toppled in Malmo by angry fans.

The 38-year-old Swedish legend returned to Serie A this week after a seven-year absence and is likely to be thrown straight into the starting XI on Monday against Sampdoria at San Siro.

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Pioli: 'Zlatan is insatiable'
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Stefano Pioli said Milan have given him a “great gift” in Zlatan Ibrahimovic and called for the Rossoneri to “exploit him in the right way”.

Ibrahimovic is back at San Siro, ready to embark on his second stint as a Rossonero and could be included in the line-up already against Sampdoria on Monday.

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Todibo all-clear for AC Milan
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Jean-Clair Todibo has given the all-clear to join Milan, claim Sky Sport Italia, with Barcelona pushing for a loan with option and counter-option.

Director of sport Frederic ‘Ricky’ Massara was in Spain last night and this morning for face-to-face talks with Todibo, joined by agent Bruno Satin.

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Report: Piatek rejects offers
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Krzysztof Piatek has reportedly rejected offers from Genoa and Crystal Palace, as he wants to stay with Milan.

Piatek was signed a year ago from Genoa for €35m, but after a bright start for the Rossoneri, his form has dipped.

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Ibra: 'More than just a name'
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Cristiano Ronaldo playing in Serie A is “important”, he is proud of Dejan Kulusevski but also that “the challenge is with myself” at Milan.

The second half of Ibrahimovic’s presentation as a Milan player saw him asked about perennial rival Ronaldo and upcoming Swedish talent Kulusevski, who recently joined Juve.

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Castillejo heading back to Spain
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Espanyol and Atletico Madrid are in the running for Milan winger Samu Castillejo, claims Spanish site Diario Sport.

He turns 25 later this month and cost €21.3m in his move from Villarreal in the summer of 2018.

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OFFICIAL: Ibrahimovic signs for AC Milan
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has officially signed a six-month contract with Milan, including option to extend for another season, and will wear Number 21.

The 38-year-old was greeted at Linate Airport this morning by director Zvonimir Boban and spent all afternoon undergoing various medical tests.

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