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July 2019
AC Milan prepare double deal
30.7 || webmaster
Rafael Leao will undergo a Milan medical tomorrow, while Flamengo defender Leo Duarte flies in to complete his transfer.
The Rossoneri’s summer is getting into full swing with a flurry of activity this week.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Andre Silva resumes Monaco talks?
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Andre Silva’s transfer to Monaco might be back on, as Milan are reportedly prepared to lower the €30m asking price.
The Portugal international was all set to sign the contract when issues were flagged up in the medical and Monaco pulled the plug.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Rafael Leao lands for AC Milan
30.7 || webmaster
Lille striker Rafael Leao has arrived in Italy and is set to undergo his Milan medical tomorrow in a €30m deal.
The 20-year-old Portuguese talent touched down at Malpensa Airport in Milan this morning, flying in from Lisbon.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Friendlies: Benfica beat AC Milan
29.7 || webmaster
Milan made it successive defeats, losing 1-0 to Benfica in the International Champions Cup, but Marco Giampaolo felt his side did ‘much better’.
A deflected finish from ex- Milan attacker Adel Taarabt decided the game in Benfica’s favour, but Giampaolo – while accepting his team still had a ‘lot’ of work to do – saw signs of progress.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Flamengo: Duarte joining AC Milan
29.7 || webmaster
Flamengo boss Jorge Jesus has confirmed that defender Leo Duarte is on his way to Milan.
Milan have agreed an €11m deal for Duarte, who should arrive in Italy early next week to sign a five-year contract with the Rossoneri.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Piatek: Born to score goals
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Milan striker Krzysztof Piatek says ‘I was born to score goals’ as he looks to prove he is no one-season wonder.
Piatek was the find of the season in 2018-19, scoring 30 goals in just 42 appearances for Genoa and Milan, and the Pole is again setting the bar high.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Leao & Correa for AC Milan?
29.7 || webmaster
Milan are expecting striker Rafael Leao to arrive from Lille by Monday and reportedly remain hopeful of landing Atletico Madrid’s Angel Correa too.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, a deal for €35m plus defender Tiago Djalo is done and Leao should be in Milan either today or tomorrow to complete his transfer.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Cutrone flies out for Wolves transfer
27.7 || webmaster
Patrick Cutrone is on his way back to Italy ahead of a transfer to Wolverhampton Wanderers, which will reportedly earn Milan €25m.
The striker was seen leaving the training camp in Boston accompanied by a member of staff and he then flew out to Milan.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Duarte to AC Milan imminent
27.7 || webmaster
Reports are spreading rapidly that Milan have a deal worth €11m for Flamengo defender Leo Duarte, also agreeing personal terms.
The story first emerged via Il Tempo writer Alessandro Austini on Friday and has been backed up by Radio Rossonera and La Gazzetta dello Sport transfer specialist Nicolò Schira.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Djalo set for AC Milan exit?
27.7 || webmaster
Milan defender Tiago Djalo is reportedly close to joining French side Lille for €5m.
RMC Sport reports Lille are keen on Djalo and the Portuguese teenager is ready to make the move.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Leao to AC Milan for €35m
27.7 || webmaster
Milan have reportedly agreed a €35m deal with Lille for Portugal Under-21 striker Rafael Leao.
RMC Sport follows up a claim by Portuguese journalist Claudia Garcia that Leao is on his way to Milan.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan unveil new away kit
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Milan have unveiled their Puma away kit for the 2019-20 campaign, which keeps in line with tradition.
Continuing the trend from previous years, Milan will wear an all-white kit.
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AC Milan look at Racing starlet
21.7 || webmaster
Milan are reportedly keen on signing Racing Club starlet Matias Zaracho, who has a €25m release clause.
According to Calciomercato.com, Zaracho’s peformances for Racing have caught the eye of Milan sporting director Ricky Massara.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Andre Silva set for Monaco
21.7 || webmaster
Monaco are on the verge of signing Milan striker Andre Silva, which will free up funds for the Rossoneri to bring in Angel Correa from Atletico Madrid.
Sky Sport Italia and Sport Mediaset both report Silva has agreed terms with Monaco and Milan will receive €30m with bonuses included.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Empoli confirm Bennacer to AC Milan
21.7 || webmaster
Empoli’s sporting director has confirmed that midfielder Ismael Bennacer is joining Milan. “I see Gattuso in him, their fans will love him.”
Bennacer is on the verge of a €16m move to Milan after a breakout campaign for Empoli, while he helped Algeria win the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday and was named the tournament’s best player.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Angel Correa all-clear for AC Milan
21.7 || webmaster
Angel Correa has agreed personal terms with Milan, claim TyC Sports, and the initial offer is not too far off Atletico Madrid’s €50m asking price.
Sky Sport Italia had already reported on the negotiations for 24-year-old support striker Correa and now sources in Argentina are also confirming this is a very real possibility.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Former AS Roma Chief Appointed AC Milan Sporting director
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With AC Milan going through some backroom revamp to get them back to winning ways, started by appointing Arsenal’ Ivan Gazidis. Now they have further stretched their hands to acquire the services of AS Roma ex-chief Frederric Massara as their Sporting Director.
The football club is doing all they can in making sure that they get the right men for the team. They replaced Leonardo with their former player Paulo Maldini in the technical Director role.
Now the club has appointed Massara who seems to be the right choice as he understands the demands of the Serie A league. He has served AS Roma very well and he is buoyed to do the same in Milan.
AC Milan Anticipates a Brighter Future
Massara's appointment clearly means that AC Milan is all hands on deck to make sure that the new season start with them on the right track. Former AS Roma man’s talk clearly tell it all. His job is to make sure that he oversee all technical and sporting operations operations and he will be working together with Paolo Maldini.
As if that is not enough. There has been a real shuffle at the dugout. After not making it in the Champions league Gattusp was shown that the exit door making way for Marco Giampaolo joining the iconic football club from Sampdoria.
There are quite interesting times ahead for the Milan club and the fans might be in a jovial mood for the new season that is now weeks away from kick-starting.
The Best AC Milan Academy Graduate
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AC Milan as a football club has lost its fear factor in Serie A and in Europe as a whole. Their reputation has crumbled and they have been outmuscled by teams such as Roma, Juventus and Florentina. It has been a bitter pill for AC Milan fans who have been praising the prominence of Rossoneri who took the Milan giants to a memorable 2006 Champions League victory.
During those days the club became very popular and it attracted some passionate young players to play for the club. It did not take time for the club to attract new talent. Nevertheless the real talent was within the club. Let’s take a look at some of the best AC Milan Academy graduates that made it in the top flight of European football.
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang
It is a very sad reality that the Italian giants let an amazing talent slip through their fingers in a broad daylight. That what transpired when AC Milan sanctioned the departure of Aubameyang in 2012. The Gabon international is one of the players that were in the mix of AC Milan's Academy and it was surely an amazing group of talent. But their dreams of playing in the first eleven were merely rhetoric as they seek game time elsewhere.
Matteo Darmian
Matteo became a key figure in the AC Milan Academy. And he showed amazing signs of making it in the first team. Spending 10 years at the club academy Matteo Darmian had the spirit of Rossoneri in him. But it was very unfortunate that his talent was not very much appreciated.
Manchester United came into the picture to acquire the services of the unpolished player. But his fighting spirit enabled him to make it into the ranks of the Red Devils.
Above all he is a good example of what youthful creative players the AC Milan club can still produce at the top level.
Classic Derby Della Madonnina clashes Between AC Milan and Inter Milan
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Just like any other football local derby match, his Milan derby is one of the fierce derby in the Italian Serie A league and in Europe at large. This one of the fixtures that has given football fans some unforgettable moments in Italian football. Despite the two teams crumbling in Europe they have been the European powerhouse as of late producing some scintillating performances that left most of the fans at the edge of their seats. Let’s take a look at some of the best derby moment between Internazionale and AC Milan.
Inter 0-6 Milan – 2001
The build up to this game came with both teams being level on points and they were both struggling at the middle of the Serie A table.
The match couldn't produce a competitive margin with Inter suffering an embarrassing result that showcased their mediocrity performance against AC Milan. Goals from, Gianni Comandini and a brace from Andriy Shevchenko, Ferderico Giunti and Serginho helped AC Milan to inflict a heaviest defeat in Inter's history. This saw lots of online sports betting fans losing money because they thought Inter Milan was gonna win, but ended up losing 6-0 to AC Milan.
Inter 3-2 Milan – 2005
This one will not be easily forgotten by any of the fans of both parties since it was the first derby after the infamous abandoned match. However, Inter had a lot of to do since they went into this game on the back foot as they have not beaten their local rivals in ten matches.
It was Adriano who opened the score for Inter after converting a penalty. Thereafter AC Milan also converted a penalty through Shevchenko to put the match on level terms. As the tension was heating and the atmosphere demanding better displays from the players. Obafemi Martins and Jaap Stam added to the score sheet before Adriano put Inter on the driving seat as the host went on to win the fast paced derby encounter.
Above all, the Milan derby is yet to bring back the glory days in the Seria A via some amazing displays.
AC Milan Greatest Players of All Time
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After the Los Blancos Real Madrid, AC Milan is one of the most successful football clubs in Europe. They might have been performing under par in the past seasons. But they are a well decorated Italian club that has produced some top class performances with the best players in their history.
However, winning 7 Champions league titles, 8 Scudettos as well as 4 club world cups can only be done when a football club has a good group of players. And AC Milan has been filled with a dressing room full of good players. Here is to some of the greatest players that have made it to the best first XI of all time.
Goal Keeper- Nelson Dida
Till now it is very safe to say that this is Milan's weakest position ever. There have been several Italian goalies in the like of Giggi Buffon, Dino Zoff and Walter Zenga but none of the said goalkeepers played for AC Milan. But Dida was the best option for them. The media reported that the Brazilian international later lost his touch during the climax of his career. But he was nominated twice for Ballon D Or and he also won the FIFpro goalie of the year award.
Right Center Back – Alessandro Nesta
We can’t talk about John Terry being amongst the best defenders in the world without mentioning Alessandro Nesta. Nesta was well known for thwarting the lethal poles in a clean fashion. His prowess of clean marking made him to the best AC Milan greatest ever defender.
Left Center Back – Paolo Maldini
Making is AC Milan debut at the age of 16 Maldini and one of the most loyal players after Steven Gerrard. Playing 902 matches for AC Milan that surely tells you that he was some player who was dedicated to his football career.
Right Central Midfielder – Ruud Gullit
Ruud Gullit might have been overshadowed by Van Basten he was one of the players you would need in your squad.
With his physique, speed and vision he was the real deal for money when it matters most. And surely he is the wild card for any AC Milan best XI.
Silva and Cutrone sold for Angel Correa?
19.7 || webmaster
Sky Sport Italia claim Milan are in talks with Atletico Madrid for Angel Correa, with the €55m raised by selling Andre Silva to Monaco and Patrick Cutrone to Wolves.
According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, the triple deal is being orchestrated by super agent Jorge Mendes.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Berlusconi: New San Siro 'absurd'
19.7 || webmaster
Silvio Berlusconi has branded plans for a new San Siro ‘absurd’ and expressed his belief that Suso would be ‘extraordinary’ as Milan’s No 10.
Milan and Inter have submitted joint-plans for a new, 60,000-seated stadium to replace San Siro, but Berlusconi is appalled at the idea.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
New deal for Bonaventura?
19.7 || webmaster
Milan are reportedly stepping up contract talks for Giacomo Bonaventura, who should regain full fitness next month.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Milan have already begun work on a new contract for Bonaventura, whose current deal expires next year.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan still keen on Demiral
19.7 || webmaster
Milan are still keen on signing Merih Demiral, but Juventus are demanding €40m for the defender.
Gianluca Di Marzio reports Milan’s interest is real and talks are ongoing between them and Juve at the request of new boss Marco Giampaolo.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Pereiro offered to AC Milan?
11.7 || webmaster
Milan have reportedly been offered the chance to sign PSV and Uruguay attacking midfielder Gaston Pereiro.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Pereiro is ready to leave PSV and his €15m valuation is ‘within Milan’s reach’.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan 'look at Leipzig starlet'
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Sky Sport Italia reports Milan are looking at RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano and that more talks for Ismael Bennacer are planned today.
Sky explains Upamecano fits the bill for Milan and they are keen to learn the chances of an agreement being found for the 20-year-old, whose contract expires in 2021.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
'Only details between Bennacer and AC Milan'
11.7 || webmaster
Empoli President Fabrizio Corsi assures only ‘details’ separate Milan and Ismael Bennacer, who would be ‘foolish’ not to make the move.
Links between Bennacer and Milan have gone quiet since it was reported they had agreed a deal for the midfielder, but Corsi is still expecting the transfer go through.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan give up on Gedson Fernandes
8.7 || webmaster
Milan have reportedly given up on Gedson Fernandes after being told the Benfica midfielder will cost €30m plus bonuses.
The Rossoneri had shown interest in the 20-year-old and Sky Sport Italia noted they had made enquiries.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Donnarumma wants to stay at AC Milan
8.7 || webmaster
Gianluigi Donnarumma told Milan he wants to stay, which means reducing his salary with a new contract.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the goalkeeper has made it clear to the new owners Elliott Management that he is committed to rebuilding the Rossoneri.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Official: Theo Hernandez for AC Milan
8.7 || webmaster
Milan have finally announced the arrival of Theo Hernandez, although the details on his transfer from Real Madrid are still sketchy.
It was known this morning that the player had completed his move, because the Lega Serie A had his contract listed with it being a permanent move rather than a loan.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Bonera set for AC Milan role
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There are reports in Spain that Daniele Bonera has turned down a new contract with Villarreal so he can join Marco Giampaolo’s Milan coaching staff.
The 38-year-old defender has been in Spain since he left Milan in 2015 and there are suggestions Villarreal wanted him to continue.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
No European Adventure for AC Milan This Season
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The season hasn’t even started and already it’s bad news for AC Milan fans. The team will not be playing in the Europa League 2019/20, following a breach of UEFA’s financial fair play (FFP) regulations. It’s a decision that has allowed Torino, who finished seventh, to replace them and AS Roma to go straight into the group stage.
What’s going on?
The club have struck up a deal with UEFA and agreed to sit out the tournament for one year, following the recognition that it had been overspending. Under UEFA financial fair play rules, clubs are not allowed to make losses of more than €30 million euro over three seasons, but the association deemed the club to have done this when they spent 200 million on transfers between 2015 and 2017, followed by further spending in 2018.
It’s not the first time that the club has come into conflict with UEFA over its financial conduct, but the club appealed against the first set of sanctions successfully and avoided a two-year ban. This new decision will give AC Milan to tidy up its finances.
What happens next?
The decision will give the club the chance to get their game in order, too. Last season, they had a disastrous campaign under Gennaro Gattuso. They went out in the group stages, finishing third behind Real Betis and Olympiakos. Gattuso resigned after failing to qualify for the Champions League.
Things could be different now that Marco Giampaolo is in charge and he’ll be focusing on Serie A, which will give the new coach time to settle in and work with his players without the pressure of European competition hanging over him just now. Both the club and the fans will be hoping he can restore AC Milan to greatness — and to bring back beautiful football to the club. AC Milan haven’t finished in the top four in Serie A since 2013.
One thing is for sure, though. Giampaolo won’t have it easy. Antonio Conte and Maurizio Sazzi have both returned to the league, taking charge of Inter Milan and Juventus respectively, and Giampaolo is expecting it to be a competitive season. He also considers the overall mentality of many teams to have changed to the extent that even smaller clubs come to the club attack-minded.
Who do you fancy to win it?
With so much happening off the pitch in Serie A, it all makes live betting online extremely exciting, to say the least, and you may well fancy AC Milan to take the league title. The coach has spent four seasons in the top flight now — enough to make it happen.
His style of play at Sampdoria has earned him a whole lot of praise, with tactics that earned the team a reputation for dominating possession, allowing them to build a strong defensive record and a solid attacking one as well. It’s all about keeping the defence compact and organised; passing — with lots of short passes to open up spaces — and pressing in the midfield; and making the attack count. Hopefully, he can make it work for AC Milan.
Ferrero: 'Praet ought to join AC Milan'
5.7 || webmaster
Massimo Ferrero suggests Dennis Praet “ought to join Milan” and gives updates on Sampdoria talks for Sam Lammers, Jan Hurtado and Ruslan Malinovskyi.
The Blucerchiati President spoke to Sportitalia this evening and was his usual ebullient self, spilling the beans on some transfer deals.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Bennacer deal for AC Milan
5.7 || webmaster
After Rade Krunic, Milan are set to purchase another Empoli midfielder, with a €16m plus €1m bonus deal for Ismael Bennacer.
According to Sky Sport Italia, the two clubs have agreed terms this evening, beating the likes of Fiorentina and Roma to the Algeria international.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Qatar interested in AC Milan?
5.7 || webmaster
The State of Qatar reportedly wants to invest in Milan, despite alleged denials from Elliott Management.
According to news agency Adnkronos, Qatar has ‘accelerated’ its interest in Milan and representatives of its investment fund are ‘in talks’ to buy the club.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan meet for Liverpool's Lovren
1.7 || webmaster
Milan are meeting Predrag Mijatovic over a potential deal for Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren, but Luka Modric will not be joining.
Mijatovic is arguably best known to Serie A audiences for his spell at Fiorentina between 1999 and 2002, but the former Real Madrid attacker has since gone into player management.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Theo can fly in for AC Milan on Monday
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Milan are expected to finalise the details with Real Madrid and welcome Theo Hernandez for a medical as early as Monday afternoon.
According to Spanish site AS, the deal is practically done for €20m and the left-back will sign a five-year contract.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan miss Kabak
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Milan have officially missed out on Ozak Kabak, as the VfB Stuttgart defender has signed for Schalke 04.
They had been prepared to activate the Turkey international’s €15m release clause.
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PSG ask AC Milan for Paqueta
1.7 || webmaster
Paris Saint-Germain director Leonardo could raid his old club Milan for Lucas Paqueta as a replacement for Juventus-bound Adrien Rabiot.
Leonardo proved instrumental in bringing Paqueta to Serie A from Flamengo in January at a cost of €35m.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
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