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February 2018

Cutrone: 'AC Milan a real team now'
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Patrick Cutrone credited Milan teamwork with their 2-0 victory away to Roma. “I’m even happier because I scored a goal too!”

The teenager is the Rossoneri’s top scorer this season and added to that with a delightful back-heel flick on Suso’s cross at the Stadio Olimpico.

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Kessie knocks Nainggolan's tooth out
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Radja Nainggolan appeared to lose a tooth in an early clash with Franck Kessie during Roma’s match with Milan.

The incident occurred in the opening minutes of the Serie A encounter at the Stadio Olimpico.

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Serie A: Roma 0:2 AC Milan - match report
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Scorers: Cutrone 48 (M), Calabria 74 (M)

Roma had the better of the first half, but Patrick Cutrone’s back-heel flick and a dinked Davide Calabria finish gave Milan a huge win at the Olimpico.

This was a head-to-head for European ambitions, as nine points separated fourth from sixth going into this weekend. They were both fresh from midweek tests, the Giallorossi threw away a lead to lose 2-1 at Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, the Rossoneri beating Ludogorets to set up a Europa League Round of 16 tie with Arsenal.

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‘AC Milan squad will make fans happy’
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Sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli insists the Milan squad “still hasn’t shown its full potential and will give the fans great satisfaction” going forward.

Milan are 25 points off the pace in Serie A and face a fight to qualify for the Champions League next season, despite spending more than €200m on new players last summer.

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Mirabelli: Arsenal tie ‘beautiful’, but...
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Sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli is relishing Milan’s ‘beautiful’ Europa League tie with Arsenal but warns “we’re not afraid of anyone.”

Milan’s reward for dispatching Ludogorets is a last-16 tie with Arsenal, in a repeat of the 2012-13 Champions League at the same stage, when the Rossoneri won 4-3 on aggregate.

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Abbiati: ‘Happy to face Arsenal’
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Milan team manager Christian Abbiati expects “a beautiful match” in the Europa League Last 16, even if “it’s not the Arsenal of the past”.

The Rossoneri were drawn against the Gunners in Nyon today, with the first leg to be played at San Siro on March 8.

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AC Milan draw Arsenal in Europa League
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Milan will face Arsenal in the Europa League Last 16, as Lazio take on Dynamo Kiev.

The draw for the next stage of the competition was made today in Nyon, with only two Serie A representatives left.

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Official: Paletta joins Suning
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Former Milan defender Gabriel Paletta has officially joined Jiangsu Suning on a free transfer.

The centre-back was released by the Rossoneri in January, and it was immediately rumoured that he would continue his career in China.

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Gattuso: 'AC Milan better in defence now'
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Gennaro Gattuso confirmed he has been “focusing on defending in training” and appreciated their clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Ludogorets.

The 3-0 first leg away victory had already made the end result relatively obvious in this Europa League Round of 32 tie, but Fabio Borini added another at San Siro for 4-0 on aggregate.

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Europa League: AC Milan 1:0 (4:0 agg) Ludogorets - match report
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Scorer: Borini 20 (M)

Fabio Borini met a Patrick Cutrone cross to finish the job, as Milan shrugged Ludogorets aside 4-0 on aggregate to reach the Europa League last 16.

The Rossoneri were brimming with confidence after a 3-0 first leg victory in Bulgaria and decided to give misfiring Andre Silva an opportunity to prove himself. Gennaro Gattuso’s men were unbeaten in 10 competitive games. Ludogorets had Erol Dost and Claudiu Keseru suspended.

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Abbiati: 'AC Milan - Sampdoria fundamental'
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Milan team manager Christian Abbiati warned Sampdoria represent “as fundamental a game as the Coppa Italia derby and Lazio.”

“It’s as fundamental a game as the Coppa Italia derby with Inter and the game against Lazio. We are facing a side ahead of us in the table, so it’s important to get the win,” Abbiati told Mediaset Premium.

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Borini: 'AC Milan can do great things'
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Fabio Borini assures “if Milan continue like this, we can do great things” ahead of tonight’s clash with Sampdoria.

“We believe in everything. The results are coming, so are the performances, and if we continue like this, we can do great things,” Borini told Sky Sport Italia.

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Gattuso: 'Stole Giampaolo ideas!'
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Gennaro Gattuso hopes to “stay at Milan for as long as possible” and admits he “stole” ideas from Sampdoria Coach Marco Giampaolo.

“We need our fans and their enthusiasm,” said the Coach in his Press conference.

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Black Cats outcast Fabio Borini working as Milan’s intriguing wildcard
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A summer of total transformation saw a wide array of big money moves to the San Siro but there was one that made the least sense, and continues to leave fans and neutrals alike scratching their heads in confusion. After much deliberation, it’s starting to look like Fabio Borini is the ideal alternative from Milan’s regular gameplan.

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Through the introduction of some wealthy foreign owners, The Rossoneri spent big in the summer, bringing in Juventus centre-back Leonardo Bonucci, rising star Andre Silva, Atalanta right-back Andrea Conti, Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Bayer Leverkusen, reliable left-back Ricardo Rodriguez, Villarreal defender Mateo Musacchio, Lazio defensive midfielder Lucas Biglia. and also sealed loan deals for Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie and Fiorentina forward Nikola Kalinic.

As with any injection of finances, a number of those players have been instant hits at the Giuseppe Meazza, while a handful have failed to make the cut – something that’s been noted in past takeovers with Manchester City, Paris Saint Germain, Queens Park Rangers and Malaga.

The only utterly questionable incoming player was Fabio Borini, who’d notably flopped when joining Liverpool from Roma in 2012 and couldn’t net anywhere near enough goals to save Sunderland from a certain relegation to the Championship. They now remain in the English second tier and could even move to League One if things continue in the same path. Meanwhile, Borini’s living the high life in Italy, with it making less sense through Milan’s £175m spent, including two far more promising strikers.

Also a former Liverpool player, Suso is top scorer for Milan with seven goals and three assists between league and European efforts. Fabio Borini is far from that record, scoring two goals but providing six assists and being a far more worthwhile alternative than many originally predicted.

His most recent goal came in AC Milan’s opening Round of 32 fixture with Ludogorets Razgrad, where the Italian completed a comprehensive win over the Bulgarian side by netting a calculated strike in stoppage time. He now has two goals in two games and, although he’ll be far from gaining all too much credit, is certainly contributing when it matters and can make an impact when called upon.

Europa League: Ludogorets 0:3 AC Milan - match report
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Scorers: Cutrone 44 (M), Rodriguez pen 63 (M), Borini 91 (M)

Patrick Cutrone scored a glancing header and earned a penalty converted by Ricardo Rodriguez as Milan conquered Ludogorets 3-0 in Bulgaria.

The Rossoneri showed how seriously they were taking this tournament by fielding a practically full-strength side against the six-times in a row Champions of Bulgaria. Andre Silva stepped in for Patrick Cutrone, with Nikola Kalinic injured and Manuel Locatelli suspended. Ludogorets hadn’t played a competitive match since December 14 due to the Winter break, plus Erol Dosta, Natanael and Claudiu Keseru sat out bans.

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Gattuso: 'AC Milan could've been better'
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Gennaro Gattuso still wasn’t satisfied even after Milan won their Europa League tie 3-0 away to Ludogorets. “We could’ve played better.”

The Rossoneri have one foot in the Round of 16 after this first leg success in Bulgaria.

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Cutrone: 'All thanks to AC Milan'
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Patrick Cutrone thanked his Milan teammates after another splendid Europa League performance against Ludogorets.

The young striker scored a goal and won a penalty in the 3-0 victory away to the Champions of Bulgaria.

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AC Milan work for refinancing deal
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It’s reported Milan are working on a €250m refinancing deal with Elliott Management, separating Yonghong Li’s debt.

The Chinese owner got a €123m loan from Elliott, an American hedge fund, to take over the Rossoneri and that must be repaid by October.

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OFFICIAL: AC Milan sign Puma deal
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Milan have officially confirmed that Puma will be their kit supplier from next season, after Adidas broke off their deal.

The German sportswear brand activated a break clause in their 10-year deal, and their rivals have now stepped in to make the Rossoneri kits.

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AC Milan redeem Kalinic
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Milan will sign Nikola Kalinic outright, after his appearance against Crotone triggered an obligation to buy from Fiorentina.

The Rossoneri signed the Croatian striker on loan from the Viola in the summer, with an obligation to buy for €20m after his first appearance in 2018.

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'Gattuso doing well, but…'
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Silvio Berlusconi praises Gennaro Gattuso’s work at Milan, but once again laments the fact “we have only one striker”.

The former President sold the Rossoneri to Chinese businessman Yonghong Li in April last year, but still likes to have his say on the team.

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Cutrone beaten only by Mbappe
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Milan striker Patrick Cutrone’s 12 goals this season represents the second-best tally for a player Under-20, beaten only by Kylian Mbappé.

The youngster scored twice against Spal yesterday, taking his total to 12 in all competitions - five in Serie A, five in the Europa League and two in the Coppa Italia.

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Gattuso set for AC Milan renewal?
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Milan are reportedly ready to extend the contract of Coach Gennaro Gattuso following recent good results.

The former midfielder was promoted from the Primavera team to replace Vincenzo Montella last year, and the Rossoneri are now unbeaten in eight.

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Serie A: SPAL 0:4 AC Milan - match report
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Scorers: Cutrone 2, 65 (M), Biglia 73 (M), Borini 91 (M)

Patrick Cutrone bagged a brace and Lucas Biglia enjoyed his first Milan goal in a 4-0 thumping of sorry SPAL at the Stadio Mazza.

The Rossoneri are now unbeaten in eight competitive matches and looked to Cutrone in the absence of Nikola Kalinic and suspended Davide Calabria, but Ricardo Rodriguez returned from injury. SPAL were in crisis, managing only one victory in 13 competitive matches and sitting in the drop zone, putting Coach Leonardo Semplici at risk. Francesco Vicari was banned, Marco Borriello, Pa Konate and Eros Schiavon sidelined.

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AC Milan have Strinic deal?
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It’s reported Milan have a deal for Sampdoria full-back Ivan Strinic, who could arrive on a free transfer in the summer.

The Croatian signed for the Blucerchiati from Napoli in the summer, and he has two assists in his 14 Serie A games this season.

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Mirabelli: 'Gattuso made AC Milan a team'
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Milan director Massimiliano Mirabelli praised Coach Gennaro Gattuso for “turning us into a team and we’re laying the foundations for the future.”

The director of sport spoke at an awards event for children this evening.

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Berlusconi: AC Milan must attack more
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Silvio Berlusconi has urged Milan to adopt a more attacking style as playing with one striker limits them to “one or two shots at goal”.

Berlusconi sold Milan to a Chinese consortium towards the end of last season, but that has not stopped their former President from criticising the club to the Press.

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Calabria: Anger & disappointment
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Davide Calabria admits he was ‘naïve’ for his red card during Milan’s 1-1 draw with Udinese and that “there’s anger and disappointment” about not winning.

Milan were leading Udinese until Calabria was sent off for a mistimed tackle and Gianluigi Donnarumma scored an own goal, and the right-back apologised for leaving his team a man light.

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Berlusconi: 'No chance of AC Milan return'
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Silvio Berlusconi is critical of Milan owner Yonghong Li, but reiterates there is “no chance” he could take over the club again.

Berlusconi sold the Rossoneri after 31 years at the helm, with Chinese investors represented by directors Massimiliano Mirabelli and Marco Fassone in Italy.

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Suso: 'Milan much better with Gattuso'
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Milan winger Suso scored a stunner today, but also took a swipe at Vincenzo Montella. “We work much better with Gennaro Gattuso and it shows.”

The Rossoneri extended their unbeaten streak with a 1-1 draw away to Udinese, despite seeing Davide Calabria sent off, as Suso’s long-range screamer was wiped out by an unlucky double ricochet.

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Gattuso: ‘One of our best’
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Milan boss Rino Gattuso feels today’s 1-1 draw at Udinese was one of his side’s ‘best performances.’

A Gigi Donnarumma own goal ensured the Rossoneri failed to extend their winning run to four matches, but their task was made more difficult by a red card to Davide Calabria in the second half.

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Serie A: Udinese 1:1 AC Milan - match report
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Scorers: Suso 9 (M), Donnarumma og 76 (U)

Suso’s extraordinary scorcher from 30 metres earned 10-man Milan a point in Udine, but Davide Calabria’s red card proved costly.

Andre Silva got his first start under Gennaro Gattuso, but Ricardo Rodrigiez was injured. The hosts missed Ali Adnan and suspended Samir, so threw January buy Francesco Zampano straight into the starting XI.

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New Boca bid for Gomez rejected
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Boca Juniors have lodged another offer for Milan defender Gustavo Gomez, proposing $6.5m (€5.2m) to buy him outright, but it’s not enough.

The 24-year-old centre-back cost the Rossoneri €8.5m to sign from Lanus in the summer of 2016, but he has barely featured.

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Ancelotti: ‘Never doubted Gattuso’
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Former Milan Coach Carlo Ancelotti declares he “never doubted” Gennaro Gattuso could improve the team.

The 58-year-old won the Champions League twice with the Rossoneri, with Ringhio a crucial man in his midfield.

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