The Archive

March 2021

Zaccagni prefers AC Milan to Napoli
31.3 || webmaster

Verona attacking midfielder Mattia Zaccagni has long been a Napoli target, but the latest reports suggest he’d prefer Milan.

The 25-year-old has been crucial to Verona’s form over the last two seasons, and this term has five goals and seven assists in 27 Serie A appearances.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan hesitant on Meite and Dalot
31.3 || webmaster

Milan have not yet decided whether to buy out Soualiho Meite from Torino, but Diogo Dalot will be sent back to Manchester United.

The Rossoneri picked up Meite on loan in January for €500,000 and an option to buy for €8.5m plus bonuses.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Juve and Barcelona pounce on Romagnoli?
31.3 || webmaster

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus and Barcelona are interested in Alessio Romagnoli with Mino Raiola who wants a new €6m-a-year contract to extend the defender’s stay at Milan.

The former Roma and Sampdoria centre-back will see his contract expire in June 2022 and Milan have already opened talks to extend their captain’s stay at the San Siro.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Donnarumma rejected two contract extension offers
31.3 || webmaster

Gigio Donnarumma refused two contract extension offers and Milan have reportedly put talks on hold.

The 22-year-old will see his contract expire at the end of the season.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan announce partnership with BMW
31.3 || webmaster

Milan have announced a multi-year partnership with BMW: ‘We are truly delighted to embark on this journey together,’ said the Rossoneri President Paolo Scaroni.

“AC Milan and BMW are delighted to announce a new multi-year partnership, which will see the Italian branch of the German premium automobile manufacturer become the Rossoneri's new Automotive Partner and Premium Partner,” Milan’s official statement reads.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Pioli admits AC Milan missed Bennacer
22.3 || webmaster

Stefano Pioli notes Milan ‘scraped the bottom of the barrel for the remaining drops of energy’ to beat Fiorentina and keep Scudetto hopes alive, while Ismael Bennacer is a key figure.

The Rossoneri were tired after Thursday’s Europa League exit to Manchester United, had numerous injury problems and were trailing 2-1 in Florence, but still fought back for a 3-2 victory.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Serie A: Fiorentina 2:3 AC Milan - match report
22.3 || webmaster

Scorers: Ibrahimovic 9 (M), Pulgar 17 (F), Ribery 51 (F), Brahim Diaz 57 (M), Calhanoglu 72 (M)

It was a thriller in Florence, as Milan snatched victory with Hakan Calhanoglu in a game with five spectacular goals, the woodwork rattled several times and a goal-line clearance.

The Rossoneri were eliminated from the Europa League on Thursday by Manchester United and felt the fatigue of that game, especially with Ante Rebic, Rafael Leao, Mario Mandzukic, Davide Calabria, Alessio Romagnoli and Daniel Maldini injured. Zlatan Ibrahimovic had his first start in almost a month. The Viola missed Igor and Aleksandar Kokorin, with Christian Kouame and Sofyan Amrabat also not at 100 per cent.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Is Gianluigi Donnarumma Ready to Move On?
22.3 || webmaster

Every good team needs a reliable goalkeeper. Indeed, that has been what Gianluigi Donnarumma has offered AC Milan. There is no doubt that he is one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Donnarumma is a regular in the team and is referred to as the number one goalkeeper. However, talks of a new contract are not moving forward right now. AC Milan does not have a lot of time if they wish to sign and keep Gianluigi Donnarumma. Indeed, there are other clubs around the world watching this situation very closely.

Talks Stall with Promising Young Goalkeeper

Back in 2015, AC Milan fans will remember when Gianluigi Donnarumma burst onto the scene. He made his debut at just 16 years old and he is the second-youngest goalkeeper to feature in Serie A. He even broke the record for playing with Under-21s national team in Italy, playing between the sticks at just 17 years old. Then he made his international debut for the senior squad at 17 too.

Let’s not forget that Gianluigi Donnarumma is only 22 years old. In these last few years, he has appeared over 200 times for the club. He has made world-class saves and won games for AC Milan. This is not a player that you can easily replace and goalkeepers have to be a trusted member of the squad. This has been something that Gianluigi Donnarumma has done over the years. The last thing that AC Milan wants to happen is to lose him to another club Indeed, his skills are likely to play a big part in Serie A odds for AC Milan.

Gianluigi Donnarumma was bought in 2014 for €250,000. Now, it is time for the club to negotiate on a new deal if they want to keep him. It is thought that AC Milan has offered Gianluigi Donnarumma a deal of £6 million a year. However, there have been no agreements made so far, which may be a worrying sign for the club. It is thought that Gianluigi Donnarumma and his agent are making big demands that might not be agreed with by AC Milan. For example, there are rumours that he would be looking for a deal that is worth £9.1 million a year.

It is believed that there are other top clubs waiting in the wings to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma. This includes Chelsea monitoring the situation closely. If he decides not to continue playing at AC Milan, it is thought that the English Premier League side are ready to pay £175,000 a week in order to entice the shot stopper to play in London. Of course, Chelsea would be very pleased with this signing as it would be a free transfer. Clubs in the past have also shown interest in Gianluigi Donnarumma. This includes Real Madrid, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.

There are three months left for AC Milan and Gianluigi Donnarumma to agree terms. Time will tell whether this happens or he decides to move on. Watch this space very carefully.

Ibra to stay at Milan ‘if Maldini wants’
8.3 || webmaster

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is open to staying at Milan for one more season ‘if Paolo Maldini wants.’

The Swede had participated in all the five nights of the prestigious Sanremo music festival earlier this week and talked about his experience in an interview with Che Tempo Che Fa, on RAI.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Bruno Fernandes stunned by Dalot strike
8.3 || webmaster

Bruno Fernandes was stunned by his former Manchester United teammate Diogo Dalot’s goal for Milan, as they prepare to face off in the Europa League.

The Portuguese pair will go head-to-head on Thursday in the first leg of the Europa League Round of 16.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Milan injury news: Theo and Rebic updates
8.3 || webmaster

Stefano Pioli reveals neither Ante Rebic nor Theo Hernandez suffered muscle injuries.

The Milan coach spoke to Sky Sport Italia after the Rossoneri’s 2-0 over Verona.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Serie A: Verona 0:2 AC Milan - match report
8.3 || webmaster

Scorers: Krunic 27 (M), Dalot 50 (M)

Despite being decimated by injuries, Milan still earned an impressive 2-0 win away to Hellas Verona with top quality Rade Krunic and Diogo Dalot goals.

The Rossoneri injury crisis was just getting worse, as Ante Rebic, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Hakan Calhanoglu, Mario Mandzukic, Ismael Bennacer and Daniel Maldini missed the trip, with Sandro Tonali and Theo Hernandez only fit for the bench. Hellas were without Nikola Kalinic, Ronaldo Vieira, Ebrima Colley and Kevin Ruegg.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Calhanoglu closer to AC Milan deal
2.3 || webmaster

Hakan Calhanoglu took another step towards agreeing a new contract with Milan after a meeting at the club headquarters this evening.

Sky Sport Italia report the midfielder was spotted at Casa Milan for an encounter with directors, although his agent was not present.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Tomori and Calabria doubts for AC Milan
2.3 || webmaster

Milan may well miss Fikayo Tomori and Davide Calabria as well as Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Hakan Calhanoglu for tomorrow’s match with Udinese.

The Rossoneri are without Ibrahimovic for at least a couple of weeks following a strain, with Calhanoglu, Ismael Bennacer and Mario Mandzukic also out of action.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Zlatan out of four important games
2.3 || webmaster

Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic has suffered a muscle injury in the left thigh and will be reassessed in 10 days, missing four important games.

The Rossoneri forward was replaced in the 2-1 win over Roma on Sunday and the medical report revealed an injury to the left adductor.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Should Tomori start ahead of Romagnoli?
2.3 || webmaster

Sky Sport pundits Fabio Capello, Paolo Di Canio and Beppe Bergomi praised Fikayo Tomori and discussed whether the Chelsea loanee should become a regular Milan starter.

Tomori started in Milan’s 2-1 win over Roma in place of the Rossoneri Capitan and his performance did not only delight Milan fans.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Rebic should recover for Udinese
2.3 || webmaster

Milan forward Ante Rebic has already carried out physiotherapy at Milanello this morning and should recover for Wednesday’s match against Udinese.

Rebic, who scored the winner in the 2-1 win over Roma last weekend, had to leave the pitch due to a hip problem, but Sky Sport Italia reports it’s nothing serious for the Croatian.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Serie A: Roma 1:2 AC Milan - match report
2.3 || webmaster

Scorers: Kessie pen 43 (M), Veretout 50 (R), Rebic 58 (M)

Milan won a potentially decisive match to keep up with Inter, as Franck Kessie’s penalty and an Ante Rebic stunner secured the 2-1 result and Roma’s first home defeat of the season.

This was a head-to-head for the top three places, with both teams fatigued after Thursday’s Europa League exploits. With Chris Smalling, Roger Ibanez, Davide Santon, Edin Dzeko and Nicolò Zaniolo injured, plus Marash Kumbulla ready at best for the bench, it was again a makeshift Giallorossi defence. The Rossoneri missed Ismael Bennacer and Mario Mandzukic, but Stefano Pioli decided to drop Alessio Romagnoli following recent poor performances, starting Chelsea loanee Fikayo Tomori.

Read the rest on Football Italia.