The Archive

July 2020

Serie A: Sampdoria 1:4 AC Milan - match report
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Scorers: Ibrahimovic 4, 58 (M), Calhanoglu 52 (M), Askildsen 87 (S), Leao 92 (M)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic bagged a brace, and provided an assist, while Gianluigi Donnarumma saved another penalty as Milan dominated Sampdoria 4-1.

The Rossoneri were running out of time to close the four-point gap and snatch that precious fifth place from Roma, with direct access to the Europa League group phase. Theo Hernandez and Ismael Bennacer returned from suspension, but Alessio Romagnoli, Andrea Conti and Mateo Musacchio were still out of action. Samp had won four of their first five games in July, but then lost back-to-back with Genoa and Juventus. Morten Thorsby was banned, with Albin Ekdal injured.

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Massara: 'AC Milan in contract extension talks'
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Milan director Ricky Massara confirms they are ‘talking’ to agents to extend contracts for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Hakan Calhanoglu.

“We are talking to Mino Raiola and trying to do it behind the scenes, even if it’s difficult to keep anything from the media nowadays,” confirmed Massara to Sky Sport Italia when asked if Ibrahimovic will remain.

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AC Milan in the mix for Cucurella
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Milan are among the clubs interested in Getafe midfielder Marc Cucurella, according to Mundo Deportivo, along with Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea.

The 22-year-old was purchased from Barcelona for €10m, but Getafe’s failure to qualify for Europe next season is believed to be prompting a change of transfer plans.

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AC Milan ready to extend Donnarumma's current deal
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Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma could extend his €6m deal with two further years at San Siro, reportedly including a hefty Scudetto bonus.

The 21-year-old’s contract expires in June 2021 but should, according to SportMediaset, be ready to sign a new deal until the summer of 2023.

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Change of plans for Bonaventura?
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The sudden change in plans at Milan could lead to a surprise turnaround for Giacomo Bonaventura.

Jack has seemed set to leave San Siro this summer, as the Rossoneri didn’t renew his expiring contract, but Stefano Pioli can come to the attacking midfielder’s rescue.

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Zlatan presents new AC Milan kit
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Milan will wear the new Puma kit against Cagliari on August 2 after officially unveiling the jersey for 2020-21.

Alessio Romagnoli, Hakan Calhanoglu, Theo Hernandez and Zlatan Ibrahimovic presented the new shirt in the official video launched by the Rossoneri.

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Four-year deal for Calhanoglu?
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Milan are reportedly ready to hand Hakan Calhanoglu a four-year deal worth €3.5m a year at San Siro.

The Turkey international has been brilliant since the resumption and has been lifted by the arrival of Stefano Pioli at Milanello.

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Pioli: 'Theo can become the best full-back in the world'
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Stefano Pioli has claimed Theo Hernandez ‘can become one of the best full-backs in the world’ ahead of Milan’s match against Juventus on Tuesday.

During a press conference ahead of tomorrow's meeting with the Old Lady, Pioli highlighted the impact made by Hernandez during his first season at San Siro.

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Paqueta: 'AC Milan seeing the real me'
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Lucas Paqueta assures Milan fans are finally getting to see ‘the real me’ in a trequartista role. ‘I’m getting my confidence back and it makes all the difference.’

The midfielder turns 23 next month and was signed from Flamengo for almost €39m plus bonuses in January 2019, but has struggled to deliver on his promise.

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AC Milan to buy Kjaer outright
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Milan are expected to activate their €3.5m purchase option on Simon Kjaer, signing him outright from Sevilla.

The Danish international defender has been at San Siro since January, when he cut his loan with Atalanta short due to tactical difficulties with Gian Piero Gasperini.

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Serie A: Lazio 0:3 AC Milan - match report
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Scorers: Calhanoglu 23 (M), Ibrahimovic pen 34 (M), Rebic 59 (M)

Lazio couldn’t make it work without suspended Ciro Immobile and Felipe Caicedo, as Milan ran out 3-0 winners from the Olimpico, allowing Juventus to go seven points clear.

The Aquile needed a victory to keep their Scudetto hopes alive, but had both Ciro Immobile and Felipe Caicedo suspended, so had to improvise with Luis Alberto supporting Joaquin Correa. Adam Marusic and Luiz Felipe were also out injured, but Lucas Leiva was thrown into the starting XI for his first appearance since knee surgery on April 2. The Rossoneri’s momentum towards Europe stalled with a 2-2 draw at 10-man SPAL midweek, during which they also lost Samu Castillejo to a thigh strain. Ante Rebic was benched, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s first start since the lockdown.

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