The Archive

April 2017

Serie A: Crotone 1:1 AC Milan - match report
30.4 || webmaster

Scorers: Trotta 8 (C), Paletta 50 (M)

Milan scraped a point at the Stadio Scida after Marcello Trotta had given Crotone the lead, a missed opportunity considering Empoli and Genoa defeats.

The Calabrians had three wins and a draw going into this clash, but still in the drop zone because Empoli had shocked Milan at San Siro last week. Mattia De Sciglio and Jose Sosa were suspended with Alessio Romagnoli, Ignazio Abate and Giacomo Bonaventura injured. When these sides met at San Siro in December, Diego Falcinelli had opened the scoring only for Abate and Gianluca Lapadula to turn it around late on.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Kessie rejects Roma for AC Milan?
30.4 || webmaster

Ivory Coast international Franck Kessie wants to join Milan, while Roma have a deal with Atalanta, sparking the €30m bidding war.

This is the situation as described by multiple Italian sports papers and sources.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Locatelli: 'I want to stay at AC Milan'
26.4 || webmaster

Manuel Locatelli is “very happy with my season,” wants to stay and fight for his place at Milan next year too. “I think I’ve got a good chance.”

The 19-year-old midfielder has made 26 competitive appearances this term, scoring two goals including a stunner against Juventus.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan to make Donnarumma captain?
26.4 || webmaster

Milan could hand Gianluigi Donnarumma the captaincy to convince him to stay, as well as giving his agent a sell-on clause.

The 18-year-old goalkeeper is out of contract at the end of next season, and so far he is yet to agree a new deal with the club.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Berlusconi 'wanted to advise AC Milan'
26.4 || webmaster

Silvio Berlusconi turned down the role of Honorary Milan President because he wouldn’t be allowed to give tactical advice to the Coach, revealed his brother.

The sale of the club to Yonghong Li ended a 31-year reign at San Siro, although it took considerably longer than expected when the conglomerate changed and lost funding.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Panucci to join AC Milan staff?
25.4 || webmaster

Christian Panucci is being considered as a new team manager at Milan, forming a bridge between the directors and squad.

The takeover from Yonghong Li was completed earlier this month and that means massive changes behind the scenes, with the introduction of directors Massimiliano Mirabelli and Marco Fassone.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Agent: ‘AC Milan wanted Insigne’
25.4 || webmaster

Lorenzo Insigne’s agent confirms he “had a meeting” with Milan before his client’s Napoli renewal.

Insigne officially committed his future to the Partenopei on Saturday, signing a contract which runs until 2022.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

‘Suso likely to renew at AC Milan’
25.4 || webmaster

Suso’s father says it’s “probable” that the Spanish winger will sign a new contract with Milan.

The 23-year-old has impressed for the Rossoneri under Vincenzo Montella, and is under contract until 2019.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan struggle for Donnarumma deal
25.4 || webmaster

Mino Raiola is reportedly playing hardball over Gigio Donnarumma’s Milan renewal, with interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid.

The 18-year-old goalkeeper has been the Rossoneri’s number 1 since the age of 16, and he is seen as Gianluigi Buffon’s heir in the national team.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Kramer reveals AC Milan interest
25.4 || webmaster

Germany midfielder Christoph Kramer reveals Milan are interested in signing him and that “I can’t forget the Milan of Pirlo, Seedorf and Cafu”.

Kramer is a long-time target for Serie A clubs, having previously been linked with Napoli and Juventus, and the Borussia Monchengladbach man claims “now there’s the Rossoneri” after confessing his admiration for the club.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Keita - AC Milan links ‘all inventions’
25.4 || webmaster

The agent of Keita Balde Diao insists links between the Lazio winger and Milan “are all inventions”.

Milan were reportedly working on an offer for Keita in wake of his five-minute hat-trick against Palermo on Sunday, but Roberto Calenda made it clear he had never spoken to the Rossoneri regarding his client.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

De Sciglio to leave AC Milan?
25.4 || webmaster

Mattia De Sciglio this morning confirmed his intention to leave Milan at the end of the season, according to reports.

The full-back was linked with a move to Juventus over the weekend, and was insulted and harassed by supporters after the home defeat to Empoli.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan working on Keita offer
25.4 || webmaster

Milan are reportedly working on an offer for Lazio's Senegalese forward Keita Balde Diao.

Long-standing interest in the 22-year-old from the Rossoneri is no secret, with Il Messaggero suggesting that the club are ready to offer an annual salary of €2.2m to the player.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Mirabelli: 'Donnarumma in AC Milan history'
23.4 || webmaster

Massimiliano Mirabelli said they want Gianluigi Donnarumma “to write history with this club and to have Milan in the Champions League every year.”

The Rossoneri completed their takeover to end 31 years of Silvio Berlusconi’s reign last week and today host Empoli.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan fans insult De Sciglio
23.4 || webmaster

Milan defender Mattia De Sciglio was reportedly insulted and harassed by angry fans after the 2-1 home defeat to Empoli.

The full-back was in the headlines this morning after reports he has decided not to sign a new contract and will instead move to join Max Allegri at Juventus.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Montella: 'AC Milan will recover'
23.4 || webmaster

Vincenzo Montella admits he was surprised by Suso’s penalty miss, but feels the defeat to Empoli “won’t make much difference.”

The Rossoneri had the chance to break five points clear of the chasing pack in sixth place, but instead fell 2-1 at home to e relegation-threatened side.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Serie A: AC Milan 1:2 Empoli - match report
23.4 || webmaster

Scorers: Mchedlidze 40 (E), Thiam 67 (E), Lapadula 72 (M)

Milan’s European ambitions took a huge knock with this surprise 2-1 home defeat to relegation-threatened Empoli, as Suso saw a penalty parried.

The Rossoneri were hoping to take advantage of Inter’s capitulation at Fiorentina to break away in the race for Europe, but hosted an Empoli side revitalised by their controversial win in Florence. Fresh from a last-gasp 2-2 derby draw, Vincenzo Montella had Mario Pasalic back from suspension, but Alessio Romagnoli wasn’t risked after a knee problem and Gianluca Lapadula preferred to Carlos Bacca. The visitors lost Uros Cosic, suspended Rade Krunic and couldn’t count on Marcel Buchel after his fainting spell in training.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

De Sciglio heading to Juventus?
23.4 || webmaster

Mattia De Sciglio told Milan he will not sign a new contract and intends to join Max Allegri at Juventus, claims La Repubblica.

The rumours of this switch have been circulating for several months, as De Sciglio’s contract is due to expire in June 2018.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan late show specialists
21.4 || webmaster

Milan’s late comeback against Inter last week was no coincidence, as Vincenzo Montella’s men have gained 14 points in the final 15 minutes of games.

Last weekend’s Derby della Madonnina saw the Rossoneri come from 2-0 down to draw 2-2, with goals in the 83rd and 97th minutes.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Montolivo almost ready for selection
21.4 || webmaster

Milan midfielder Riccardo Montolivo is reportedly nearing a return from a cruciate ligament injury.

The Rossoneri captain suffered the ACL tear during Italy’s match with Spain back in October after coming off worst after a collision with Sergio Ramos.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan 'only €50m transfer budget'
21.4 || webmaster

Milan will only have €50m at their disposal for the summer transfer market, reports suggest.

After a takeover from Chinese investors was completed, it was thought that the Rossoneri would invest a great deal in the team at the end of the campaign.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan plan double Lazio swoop
21.4 || webmaster

Milan are said to be planning a double swoop for Lazio’s Keita Balde Diao and Stefan de Vrij.

According to Corriere dello Sport, both players are admired by Coach Vincenzo Montella, but neither player is likely to come cheap.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan appoint Communications Officer
21.4 || webmaster

Milan have formally appointed Fabio Guadagnini as their new Chief Communications Officer.

The 52-year-old journalist has been put in charge of the Department of Communications.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan interest in Dzeko?
20.4 || webmaster

Roma hitman Edin Dzeko is reportedly among the options Milan are looking at for next season if they fail to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Yesterday Coach Vincenzo Montella had a three-hour summit with new directors Massimiliano Mirabelli and Marco Fassone, as the club takeover by Yonghong Li was completed last week.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan return for Musacchio
20.4 || webmaster

Villarreal defender Mateo Musacchio reportedly still wants to move to Milan, and he could arrive for around €15m.

The Rossoneri attempted to sign the Argentine last summer, but delays to the takeover of the club by Chinese investors saw the deal collapse.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

‘No Arsenal deal for Kolasinac’
20.4 || webmaster

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists “nothing has been concluded” with Milan target Sead Kolasinac.

The Schalke left-back has been heavily linked with both clubs, but it appeared the Gunners had won the race and agreed a deal with the Bosnian.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

New AC Milan to meet Raiola
20.4 || webmaster

Milan’s new owners will reportedly meet Mino Raiola in the coming days to discuss a renewal for Gianluigi Donnarumma.

The goalkeeper is out of contract at the end of next season, and his agent did not want to commit his client’s future to the club while the ownership situation was unclear.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Bi-monthly checks on AC Milan?
20.4 || webmaster

It’s reported that Elliott Management will check up on the new Milan ownership every two months, to protect their investment.

Rossoneri Sport Investment Lux, led by Yonghong Li, finally completed their takeover of the club last week, thanks to an injection of €330m worth of capital from the US hedge fund.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

OFFICIAL: Mirabelli new Milan DS
19.4 || webmaster

Milan have officially confirmed that Massimo Mirabelli has been appointed as the new sporting director.

A Chinese consortium led by Yonghong Li completed a takeover of the Rossoneri last week, bringing an end to the era of Silvio Berlusconi and Adriano Galliani.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Suso demands extra €500,000
19.4 || webmaster

Milan have reportedly hit a snag with the contract renewal of attacking midfielder Suso, with the player asking for more money.

According to Tuttosport, previous CEO Adriano Galliani had proposed an offer of €2.5m per season back in February, which the Spaniard had accepted.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan to sell Bacca this summer
19.4 || webmaster

Reports suggest that Milan striker Carlos Bacca will be sold this summer, as the Rossoneri look to revolutionise the attack.

With new owners in place, the Colombian forward finds himself without a future at San Siro after a series of arguments with Coach Vincenzo Montella.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Montella three hour AC Milan meeting
19.4 || webmaster

Vincenzo Montella reportedly met with Milan executives Marco Fassone and Massimiliano Mirabelli for three hours yesterday.

The new Rossoneri ownership have already stressed the importance of retaining the Coach, and are said to have been impressed with his work so far.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan attempt for Morata
18.4 || webmaster

Milan’s new owners had their first summit today and reportedly set their sights on Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, also wanted by Chelsea.

The takeover by Yonghong Li was completed last week and work can finally begin on planning for next season, as today directors Marco Fassone and Massimiliano Mirabelli met with Coach Vincenzo Montella.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Montella meets AC Milan today
18.4 || webmaster

Vincenzo Montella will meet the new Milan ownership today to discuss a new contract, according to reports.

The Coach confirmed after Saturday’s Derby della Madonnina that he would meet with the club this week, following the takeover by Chinese investors.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Suso delays AC Milan renewal?
18.4 || webmaster

It’s reported that the takeover of Milan has complicated the renewal of Spanish winger Suso.

The former Liverpool man has been one of the Rossoneri’s best players this season, and was expected to agree a new contract with the club.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan agree Musacchio deal
18.4 || webmaster

Milan have reportedly agreed a deal with Villarreal for long-term transfer target Mateo Musacchio.

According to Sky Sport Italia, a deal has been sealed for the 26-year-old centre-back for €15m plus bonuses.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Montella: ‘Meeting for AC Milan renewal’
15.4 || webmaster

Vincenzo Montella will meet the new Milan owners “in the coming days” to discuss a contract renewal.

Yonghong Li’s Rossoneri Sport Investment Lux group finally completed their takeover of the Rossoneri this week, and were in the stands for today’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Inter.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Serie A: Internazionale 2:2 AC Milan - match report
15.4 || webmaster

Scorers: Candreva 35 (I), Icardi 44 (I), Romagnoli 83 (M), Zapata 97 (M)

Antonio Candreva and Mauro Icardi thought they’d given Inter the Derby della Madonnina, but Milan’s incredible comeback at the 97th minute made it 2-2.

This was a momentous Derby, as this week Yonghong Li completed the takeover of Milan, ending the 31-year reign of Silvio Berlusconi. The early kick-off was a nod to this fact and Suning Group owning Inter, as it was prime-time in China.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Montolivo makes playing return
14.4 || webmaster

Riccardo Montolivo played his first game in six months on Friday for Milan’s Primavera youth team.

Milan Primavera comprehensively beat Vicenza 6-1, but the biggest story was the return of Montolivo, who managed 67 minutes.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Li: Small steps for AC Milan
14.4 || webmaster

New Milan President Yonghong Li has warned that it will take “small steps” for the Rossoneri to regain their place among the world’s elite clubs.

Two years of negotations ended on Thursday as Li’s consortium formally purchased Milan from Silvio Berlusconi, and the Chinese believes the Diavolo must return to the Champions League before they can look further.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

OFFICIAL: Yonghong Li new AC Milan President
14.4 || webmaster

Yonghong Li has been officially confirmed as the new Milan President after today’s shareholders’ meeting.

The Chinese businessman is the head of Rossoneri Sport Investment Lux, which completed its takeover of the club yesterday.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan 'total and full support' for Montella
14.4 || webmaster

Milan CEO Marco Fassone insists that Coach Vincenzo Montella has the club's 'total and full' support.

The 53-year-old also revealed that a contract renewal for star goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is 'a priority' and the aim is to return to the Champions League iin 2018-19.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Yonghong Li: 'Our great responsibility'
14.4 || webmaster

New Milan owner Yonghong Li revealed a 'great responsibility' in living up to fan's expectations of 'returning to the top in Europe'.

The Chinese investor spoke to the Press at Casa Milan this morning.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Who really owns AC Milan now?
14.4 || webmaster

Italy’s biggest financial paper claims new Milan owner Yonghong Li and US hedge fund Elliott will have to work out interest repayments.

Today the long-awaited closing finally happened, as Silvio Berlusconi signed over the club to Yonghong Li’s holding company Rossoneri Sport Luxembourg.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Sacchi: ‘Berlusconi gave AC Milan life’
13.4 || webmaster

Arrigo Sacchi says Adriano Galliani and Silvio Berlusconi “gave life to Milan” and is “pained” by the sale.

The Coach is a Rossoneri legend, and was appointed by Berlusconi directly from Serie B with Parma.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Galliani: ‘An emotional day’
13.4 || webmaster

Adriano Galliani is “certainly emotional” after the sale of Milan was completed today.

The former CEO has been Silvio Berlusconi’s right-hand man for the past 31 years, and was given a round of applause at the Lega Serie A after the sale was officially confirmed.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Montella: ‘Happy to stay at AC Milan’
13.4 || webmaster

Vincenzo Montella is “happy to Coach Milan” but admits “marriages are between two” after the Chinese takeover.

Yonghong Li’s Rossoneri Sport Investment Lux completed their takeover of the Rossoneri today, and there have been rumours they could make a change on the bench.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Berlusconi: ‘Goodbye AC Milan’
13.4 || webmaster

Silvio Berlusconi bids an emotional farewell to Milan as the club needs “investment and resources a single family can no longer support”.

It was officially confirmed today that the now former Rossoneri President has sold the club to a Chinese group, and he posted a goodbye message on his official Facebook page.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Li: ‘We'll bring AC Milan back’
13.4 || webmaster

New Milan owner Yonghong Li thanks Silvio Berlusconi after completing the takeover and promises “we’ll lead this legendary team back to the top”.

Rossoneri Sport Investment Lux finally completed their purchase of the club from Berlusconi’s holding company Fininvest today, paying a total of €830m.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

OFFICIAL: Berlusconi sells AC Milan
13.4 || webmaster

The takeover of Milan has officially been completed, with Silvio Berlusconi selling the club after 31 years.

A consortium led by Chinese businessman Yonghong Li has been attempting to buy the Rossoneri for some time, but the deal was hit by a series of delays.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

New AC Milan chiefs meet
11.4 || webmaster

The new Milan is forming at last, as today Marco Fassone, Han Li, Massimiliano Mirabelli and Yonghong Li's lawyers met and will be at Juventus-Barcelona tonight.

The long-awaited closing of the takeover has been postponed repeatedly and the structure of the investors changed several times.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Lippi: ‘No-one knows AC Milan owners’
10.4 || webmaster

Marcello Lippi discusses Milan’s expected new owners - “no-one in China knows who these people are”.

The World Cup-winner is currently in charge of the Chinese national team, and with Yonghong Li expected to compete his takeover of the Rossoneri this week, the Coach was asked about the sale.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Han Li meets Fininvest
10.4 || webmaster

It’s reported Han Li of Rossoneri Sport Luxembourg met Fininvest today, ahead of their takeover of Milan on Thursday.

A consortium led by Yonghong Li appears to finally be on the verge of buying the club from Silvio Berlusconi, after a series of delays.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Serie A: AC Milan 4:0 Palermo - match report
9.4 || webmaster

Scorers: Suso 6 (M), Pasalic 19 (M), Bacca 37 (M), Deulofeu 70 (M)

Suso marked his comeback with a goal, as Milan made short work of sorry Palermo with Mario Pasalic, Carlos Bacca and Gerard Deulofeu on target.

The Rossoneri had to push for points after a surprise stalemate away to Pescara and had Suso back from injury, though Andrea Bertolacci, Ignazio Abate, Giacomo Bonaventura and Riccardo Montolivo were still absent. The Sicilians had Alessandro Diamanti available after his ban was halved on appeal, though Alessandro Gazzi was suspended.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Barca to snatch Deulofeu from AC Milan
7.4 || webmaster

Milan are set to lose winger Gerard Deulofeu this summer, as Barcelona are reportedly ready to exercise their buyback option from Everton.

The Spaniard has wowed supporters at San Siro with his performances for the Rossoneri, however Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona want to make him their first signing this summer.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan rekindle Gustavo interest
7.4 || webmaster

Milan are said to have rekindled their interest in Wolfsburg defensive midfielder Luiz Gustavo.

The 29-year-old has previously been linked to the Rossoneri, along with rivals Inter and Juventus.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan target €60m Benzema
7.4 || webmaster

Milan are reportedly planning to move for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema this summer, making the player a figurehead in the new regime.

According to Tuttosport, the Frenchman is the number one target for the Rossoneri leadership for 2017-18.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

De Sciglio: 'No AC Milan talks on future'
7.4 || webmaster

Mattia De Sciglio admits he hasn’t even spoken to Milan about a contract extension, but remains “relaxed about my future.”

The Italy international full-back has been repeatedly linked with a move to Juventus over the summer to avoid losing him on a free transfer in June 2018.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan plan Montella renewal
7.4 || webmaster

Milan are reportedly planning a meeting with Vincenzo Montella for a contract renewal as soon as the club is sold.

Chinese entrepreneur Yonghong Li is in the process of buying the club from Silvio Berlusconi, with the takeover to be completed before the Derby della Madonnina on Easter Saturday.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Locatelli: ‘No balance in Italy’
5.4 || webmaster

Milan midfielder Manuel Locatelli is calm about his recent form - “I wasn’t Lionel Messi before and I’m not a third-division player now”.

The 19-year-old burst onto the scene with a strong of fine performances earlier this season, scoring a fantastic winner against Juventus on October 22.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Berlusconi: ‘Closing on schedule’
5.4 || webmaster

Milan President Silvio Berlusconi confirms the sale of the club is still set for “April 13, 14”.

After a series of delays, it appears the Rossoneri are finally to be sold to Yonghong Li, formerly of Sino-Europe Sports, before the Easter derby with Inter.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan hope to tie down Montella
5.4 || webmaster

Reports indicate that the renewal of Vincenzo Montella’s contract is the top priority for Milan after their takeover is completed.

The Rossoneri have a new date of April 14 for the Chinese investors to finally seal the deal, with a renewal for the Coach said to be even further up the pecking order than extensions for Gianluigi Donnarumma and Suso.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Suso: ‘Depends on AC Milan project’
4.4 || webmaster

Suso assures he’s happy at Milan, but “I don’t know what will happen with the sale, and what kind of project there will be”.

The Spanish midfielder has made his breakthrough for the Rossoneri under Vincenzo Montella this season, but there is uncertainty surrounding Yonghong Li’s takeover of the club.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan derby for Sanchez?
4.4 || webmaster

Reports in Italy claim Inter and Milan are vying for the signature of Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez.

The Chilean midfielder is out of contract in the summer of 2019, and has so far not committed to a new deal at the Emirates Stadium.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Suso ready for AC Milan return
4.4 || webmaster

Suso is expected to return to training with his Milan teammates tomorrow, after a muscular injury.

The Spanish winger was forced off after 35 minutes of the 3-1 win over Chievo on March 4, and hasn’t featured for the Rossoneri since.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Serie A: Pescara 1:1 AC Milan - match report
4.4 || webmaster

Scorers: Paletta og 12 (P), Pasalic 41 (M)

Mario Pasalic made up for a Gianluigi Donnarumma howler – letting Gabriel Paletta’s back-pass roll in – but Milan only scraped a point at Pescara.

The Rossoneri needed to push their way back into the race for a Europa League spot and visited a Pescara side that had lost five in a row. Suso, Andrea Bertolacci, Ignazio Abate, Giacomo Bonaventura and Riccardo Montolivo missed out, while ex-Delfini hero Gianluca Lapadula was on the bench in his emotional return to the Adriatico. Zdenek Zeman had to do without Andrea Coda, Davide Vitturini, Alberto Gilardino, Simone Pepe and Guglielmo Stendardo. He started Mamadou Coulibaly, an 18-year-old midfielder who arrived from Senegal on a boat in December 2015 and was homeless for a while, but now found himself in Serie A.

Read the rest on Football Italia.