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August 2015
Watford talk Ibarbo and Suso
31.8 || webmaster
Watford are reportedly in negotiations for Roma striker Victor Ibarbo and Milan’s Suso.
According to Sky Sport Italia, the Premier League side is in talks with Roma for Colombian forward Ibarbo.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan abandon Witsel bid?
31.8 || webmaster
Several sources are reporting Milan will abandon their bid to sign Axel Witsel from Zenit.
Sky Sport Italia and Tuttomercatoweb are suggesting talks have reached an impasse and could be interrupted permanently.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan lose Antonelli to injury
31.8 || webmaster
Milan have confirmed that Luca Antonelli will be out for at least two weeks with a hamstring injury.
The defender suffered the injury during Saturday’s win over Empoli, and is now likely to miss the Derby della Madonnina with Inter.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Ferrero: ‘Soriano could leave’
31.8 || webmaster
Massimo Ferrero admits Roberto Soriano could leave Sampdoria - ‘if your wife wants to leave you, you can’t stop her’.
The midfielder is a target for Milan and Napoli, and it appears Juventus have now also joined the race for his signature.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan hold Genoa and Zenit summits
30.8 || webmaster
Milan are due several summits today with Genoa and Zenit for Axel Witsel, Suso, Diego Perotti, Antonio Nocerino and Jose Mauri.
The last few hours of the transfer window are when CEO Adriano Galliani tends to do big business, calling these ‘the days of the Condor.’
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Witsel snubs Juve for AC Milan?
30.8 || webmaster
Juventus risk missing out on both Julian Draxler and Axel Witsel, as the Zenit man only wants Milan.
The Bianconeri have been looking for a trequartista to play between the lines since the start of the summer, but hit brick walls at every turn.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Witsel 'wants Milan', but Juve...
30.8 || webmaster
Axel Witsel is in new negotiations with Milan, confirmed an intermediary, but Juventus are also interested in the Zenit star.
“I can confirm there has been new contact,” intermediary Francesco Marseglia told Milannews.it.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Marseille ask AC Milan for Matri
30.8 || webmaster
Olympique Marseille asked Milan for Alessandro Matri after Juventus slammed the door for Simone Zaza.
The news was confirmed by Milan Channel on Saturday night, the official television station of the Rossoneri club.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Mihajlovic: 'AC Milan were terrible!'
30.8 || webmaster
Sinisa Mihajlovic was furious with Milan despite a 2-1 win over Empoli. “We didn’t deserve victory. Nothing has changed.”
The Rossoneri opened their season with a 2-0 defeat at Fiorentina, but this evening Carlos Bacca and Luiz Adriano secured the result.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Bacca: 'Right AC Milan attitude'
30.8 || webmaster
Carlos Bacca felt Milan had “the right attitude, but must improve the quality” after beating Empoli 2-1.
The Colombian broke his Serie A duck with the team’s first shot on target this season, while Luiz Adriano secured the winner.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Bacca: 'Right AC Milan attitude'
30.8 || webmaster
Carlos Bacca felt Milan had “the right attitude, but must improve the quality” after beating Empoli 2-1.
The Colombian broke his Serie A duck with the team’s first shot on target this season, while Luiz Adriano secured the winner.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Serie A: AC Milan 2:1 Empoli - match report
30.8 || webmaster
Scorers: Bacca 17 (M), Saponara 19 (E), Luiz Adriano 69 (M)
Milan got their first win, as Carlos Bacca and Luiz Adriano broke Serie A ducks to beat impressive Empoli 2-1.
The Rossoneri were already under huge pressure after a 2-0 defeat to Fiorentina. Cristian Zapata came in for suspended Rodrigo Ely, while Jeremy Menez, Philippe Mexes and M’Baye Niang were still injured. Empoli also started the season with a 3-1 loss to Chievo, but had Lorenzo Tonelli back from his ban and started 17-year-old Assane Diousse’. Riccardo Saponara faced his former club.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Montolivo: ‘I respect Mihajlovic choices’
28.8 || webmaster
Milan midfielder Riccardo Montolivo respects Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic’s decision not to play him - ‘the good of the team comes first’.
The club captain has not featured in either of the two competitive matches so far this term, a Coppa Italia win over Perugia, and a Serie A defeat to Fiorentina.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Matri accepts West Ham?
28.8 || webmaster
Reports suggest Milan striker Alessandro Matri has accepted a move to West Ham United.
It was rumoured earlier today that the English side were in pole position for his signature, with Rossoneri CEO Adriano Galliani attempting to convince him of the move.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Ferrero: ‘Sampdoria not a discount store!’
28.8 || webmaster
Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero hits out at Milan and Napoli over Roberto Soriano - ‘we’re not a discount store!’
The Italian international is believed to be a target for both sides, but the Blucerchiati patron has demanded €25m.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
OFFICIAL: Paletta joins Atalanta
28.8 || webmaster
As expected, Milan defender Gabriel Paletta has completed a loan move to Atalanta.
The Italian international only joined the Rossoneri in January, but his agent admitted that if Alessio Romagnoli were to arrive, his client would have to leave San Siro.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Kucka on verge of AC Milan move
27.8 || webmaster
Genoa midfielder Juraj Kucka is reportedly on the verge of sealing a move to Milan.
The Slovakian midfielder was a key part of the Grifone side which finished in seventh-place last season, and now appears to be close to a San Siro move.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Witsel: ‘I want Serie A!’
27.8 || webmaster
Milan and Juventus are set for battle after Axel Witsel reportedly told Zenit: ‘I want to move to Italy.’
Corriere dello Sport have today reported that the Belgium international has told the Russian side that he won’t renew his deal, meaning a Serie A switch looks likely.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
OFFICIAL: Balotelli joins AC Milan
27.8 || webmaster
Milan have announced that Mario Balotelli has joined the Rossoneri from Liverpool on a one-season loan deal.
The confirmation comes as no surprise, after the striker gave extensive interviews to Gazzetta dello Sport about his return to the Rossoneri prior to the official announcement, saying that Liverpool 'didn't suit my characteristics'.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Paletta set for Atalanta
27.8 || webmaster
Gabriel Paletta appears to have accepted a loan move to Atalanta, as he’s left Milan training this afternoon.
The defender is surplus to requirements following the arrival of Alessio Romagnoli, and has been linked with the Orobici for some time.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan: Illarramendi or Moutinho
26.8 || webmaster
Milan have asked for Joao Moutinho of Monaco or Real Madrid’s Asier Illarramendi on loan.
Sky Sport Italia and La Gazzetta dello Sport point to Illarramendi as the alternative to Sampdoria midfielder Roberto Soriano.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Juventus step up Witsel interest
26.8 || webmaster
Juventus interest in Zenit midfielder Axel Witsel is intensifying after Milan gave up on the Belgian.
According to Sky Sport Italia, the Bianconeri have approached his intermediaries and are discussing personal terms.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Balotelli completes AC Milan medical
26.8 || webmaster
Mario Balotelli has completed his Milan medical, and is now heading to sign his contract and join his his first training session.
The striker will join the Rossoneri on a season-long loan from Liverpool, just 12 months after initially leaving to join the English side.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Balotelli medical tomorrow
25.8 || webmaster
Mario Balotelli will have his Milan medical tomorrow, according to the club’s in-house television channel.
The Liverpool striker is set to return to the Rossoneri after just one season at Anfield, with the Reds paying a portion of his wages.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
‘No Witsel if Soriano arrives’
25.8 || webmaster
Axel Witsel’s intermediary admits the player won’t join Milan if they sign Roberto Soriano from Sampdoria.
The Zenit St Petersburg midfielder has been consistently linked with the Rossoneri this summer, but they are now believed to be focusing on Soriano.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Report: AC Milan agree Balotelli deal
25.8 || webmaster
Milan and Liverpool have reportedly agreed a free loan deal for Mario Balotelli, but there’s disagreement over wages.
It was reported earlier today that the Reds would pay half of the striker’s wages, but it appears there is still disagreement over how he will be paid.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Serie A: Fiorentina 2:0 AC Milan - match report
24.8 || webmaster
Scorers: Alonso 38 (F), Ilicic pen 56 (F)
Fiorentina crushed the new-look Milan 2-0 at the Stadio Franchi after Rodrigo Ely saw red.
Sinisa Mihajlovic unveiled his revamped Rossoneri against one of his old clubs, starting Carlos Bacca, Luiz Adriano, Andrea Bertolacci and €25m defender Alessio Romagnoli. Jeremy Menez, Philippe Mexes and M’Baye Niang missed out, while the Viola gave ex-Dnipro striker Nikola Kalinic his debut.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Mihajlovic: 'AC Milan deserved defeat'
24.8 || webmaster
Sinisa Mihajlovic admits Milan “certainly deserved to lose” against Fiorentina. “We were dominated in midfield.”
The Coach spoke to Sky Sport Italia after a 2-0 Serie A opener, in which defender Rodrigo Ely was sent off.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Galliani: 'Balotelli's last chance'
24.8 || webmaster
Adriano Galliani confirms Milan are in talks with Liverpool for Mario Balotelli. “He knows it’s his last chance.”
The Rossoneri are expected to take the striker on loan with option to buy, Liverpool paying half his wages, just a year after the €18m sale.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan confirm Balotelli meeting
24.8 || webmaster
Even Milan Channel have now confirmed Mario Balotelli showed “humility” when meeting Sinisa Mihajlovic.
There were reports the Liverpool striker sat down with Mihajlovic on Saturday in Prato, near to Florence where the Rossoneri made their Serie A debut against Fiorentina.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Report: AC Milan have Soriano deal
21.8 || webmaster
Milan have reportedly struck a deal with Sampdoria for midfielder Roberto Soriano.
Rossoneri Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has been pushing the club to sign the Italian international, having worked with him last season with Samp.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Bertolacci: 'Mihajlovic like Conte'
21.8 || webmaster
Andrea Bertolacci compares Sinisa Mihajlovic to Azzurri Coach Antonio Conte and is 'not surprised' that he's already a starter.
The 24-year-old has been given a remarkable amount of responsibility considering his recent arrival, and he paid back the trust in him by scoring against Inter in the Trofeo Tim.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Bertolacci: 'AC Milan? Italy's most important team'
21.8 || webmaster
Andrea Bertolacci calls Milan 'Italy's most important team' and believes Juventus have 'weakened' themselves.
The young midfielder was about to be recalled from his Genoa co-ownership by Roma, but Milan's offer of €20m convinced the club from the capital to let him go.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Bacca: 'Great AC Milan attack with Ibrahimovic'
21.8 || webmaster
Carlos Bacca praises his partnership with Luiz Adriano and invites Paris Saint-German's Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Milan: 'Together we'd make a great attack'.
The Colombian only just started with the Rossoneri, but he appears to already have a great understanding with his Brazilian teammate.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Bacca: 'AC Milan, one year for the CL'
21.8 || webmaster
New striker Carlos Bacca is certain he'll have to wait just 'one year' for Milan's return to the Champions League, and compares himself to Ronaldo.
The poacher represents the Rossoneri's answer to the signing of Juventus' Mario Mandzukic and Roma's Edin Dzeko, and he certainly doesn't come short in terms of ambition.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan lose Menez for a month
21.8 || webmaster
Milan lose striker Jeremy Menez for a month as his back injury returns and requires new treatment.
The Frenchman already met with his doctor two days ago and it had been anticipated he would miss the first Serie A game against Fiorentina on Sunday.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Romagnoli: 'No third place limit for AC Milan'
21.8 || webmaster
Alessio Romagnoli believes 'third place' would be a limit for his highly renovated Milan team and targets the Azzurri.
Among the players who best represent the Rossoneri's new Italian core there is the former Roma player.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Romagnoli: 'My models? Nesta and Zidane'
21.8 || webmaster
Milan's Alessio Romagnoli says his idols are Alessandro Nesta and Zinedine Zidane and remembers how he used to play as a midfielder.
The 20-year-old took up the shirt with the number 13, which used to belong to iconic defender Nesta, but he says comparisons don't weigh him down.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Romagnoli: 'I'll be AC Milan's centre for years'
21.8 || webmaster
Alessio Romagnoli describes Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic and his new 'beautiful' group: 'I want to deserve Milan for many years'.
The young Italian has a lot to live up to after one strong season in Sampdoria led Milan to invest €25m for his purchase.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan prepare new Soriano offer
21.8 || webmaster
Milan will reportedly contact Sampdoria tonight to try and work out a deal for Roberto Soriano.
It was reported yesterday that the Rossoneri had offered €10m, split into two instalments of €5m, though both clubs denied that.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Agent: ‘Mauri happy at AC Milan’
21.8 || webmaster
The agent of Milan’s Jose Mauri says he ‘knows nothing’ of other teams’ interest and that the youngster is happy where he is.
The 19-year-old arrived earlier this summer after impressing for Parma last season, but has been linked with a loan move away from San Siro.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Gattuso new Pisa coach
21.8 || webmaster
Former Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed as the new Coach of Lega Pro side Pisa.
The 2006 World Cup-winner has endured mixed fortunes since moving into coaching, having been sacked by FC Sion and Palermo, as well as resigning from OFI Crete.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Galliani: ‘No Lazio - Matri bid’
21.8 || webmaster
Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani has denied that Lazio are in for Alessandro Matri: ‘We’ve had no contact.’
The Biancocelesti are believed to be on the lookout for a new striker after Miroslav Klose picked up an injury in their Champions League Play-off win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Mihajlovic - Soriano meeting Tuesday?
21.8 || webmaster
Sinisa Mihajlovic will meet Sampdoria’s Roberto Soriano on Tuesday and Antonio Nocerino is set for a Milan exit, according to reports.
The Rossoneri are believed to have targeted Soriano as their next signing, although the club denied yesterday that an offer had been submitted for the midfielder.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Nocerino key to Soriano?
20.8 || webmaster
Milan reportedly offer Jose Mauri or Antonio Nocerino for Roberto Soriano, but Sampdoria want Andrea Poli.
The Rossoneri are running out of time to prise the German-born Italy international away from Marassi during this transfer session.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Sampdoria and AC Milan deny Soriano deal
20.8 || webmaster
Milan deny making a formal offer for Roberto Soriano, as Sampdoria warn they “won’t leave this to the last days of the market.”
There were reports of a proposal worth €10m to be split into two instalments for the creative midfielder.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Agent: ‘No offers for Mauri’
20.8 || webmaster
Jose Mauri’s agent reiterates that Milan have not expressed a desire to send his client out on loan.
The Rossoneri are close to sealing a deal for Sampdoria’s Roberto Soriano, and will have to sell or loan a current midfielder to make space.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Buffon tips Roma, AC Milan, Napoli
20.8 || webmaster
Gigi Buffon feels it will be tougher for Juventus this season, tipping Roma, Milan and Napoli. “You can’t win indefinitely.”
The Bianconeri have won four consecutive Scudetti, the Coppa Italia and this month beat Lazio for the Italian Super Cup.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Menez visits back specialist
20.8 || webmaster
Jeremy Menez will see the doctor who operated on his back after the Milan striker continued to feel pain.
Milan Channel confirmed the Frenchman will fly out to Monte Carlo to see specialist Bernard Massini, who performed the surgery to remove a recurring hernia on June 11.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Soriano in, Montolivo out?
20.8 || webmaster
Roberto Soriano’s move to Milan appears to be getting closer, but could see Riccardo Montolivo leave the Rossoneri.
Following reports last night that the Diavolo were closing-in on the Sampdoria midfielder, Gazzetta dello Sport is today reporting that the deal is down to the final details.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Lazio look to Matri after injury
19.8 || webmaster
Lazio are linked with Milan’s Alessandro Matri after Coach Stefano Pioli warned “we need another striker.”
Filip Djordjevic was ruled out of tonight’s 1-0 Champions League play-off win over Bayer Leverkusen.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan closing on Soriano
19.8 || webmaster
According to reports in Italy, Milan have started negotiations with Sampdoria for €10m-rated midfielder Roberto Soriano.
Both Sky Sport Italia and La Gazzetta dello Sport claim the talks are in full swing and at an advanced stage.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Ibrahimovic 'AC Milan promise'
19.8 || webmaster
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has given “his word” that he’d only join Milan if he left Paris Saint-Germain, said Silvio Berlusconi.
The President spoke to Sky Sport Italia after the Swede was linked with Galatasaray or America’s MLS.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Agent: ‘No loan for Mauri’
19.8 || webmaster
Jose Mauri’s agent insists the young midfielder will not be loaned out by Milan this season.
It was suggested today that the 19-year-old would be sent out on loan to make way for Axel Witsel or Roberto Soriano, but his representative denies that’s the case.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Berlusconi: ‘AC Milan want Scudetto’
19.8 || webmaster
Milan President Silvio Berlusconi targets the Scudetto, and names Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic as ‘the most important signing’.
The Rossoneri patron was in the crowd for last night’s Coppa Italia win over Perugia, after which he enjoyed a late-night dinner with the Coach and joint-CEO Adriano Galliani.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Mauri, Nocerino culled for Soriano?
19.8 || webmaster
Jose Mauri or Antonio Nocerino could be sacrificed to make way for Roberto Soriano at Milan, reports suggest.
Tuttosport has reported today that in order for a new midfielder to be signed for the Rossoneri, a place in the squad must be freed up.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan - Witsel meeting next week?
19.8 || webmaster
Milan directors will reportedly meet Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel’s representatives next week to discuss a move.
The Belgium international has been linked with a move to the Rossoneri throughout the summer, although the Russian club are believed to be demanding too much for his signature.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Mihajlovic: ‘Bad AC Milan attitude’
18.8 || webmaster
Milan Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic ‘did not like the attitude’ of his team after Perugia went down to 10 men in the Coppa Italia.
The Rossoneri were comfortable 2-0 winners in the Serbian’s first official match in charge, but eased off considerably after the visitors had Davide Lanzafame sent off.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Mihajlovic: ‘Perugia not easy’
18.8 || webmaster
Sinisa Mihajlovic insists Milan’s win over Perugia was ‘not easy’ and slammed fans who whistled Alessio Cerci.
The Rossoneri won their first official match under the Serbian Coach, but the tactician was not entirely satisfied with his team’s efforts.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Coppa Italia: AC Milan 2:0 Perugia - match report
18.8 || webmaster
Luiz Adriano scored on his competitive Milan debut, while Davide Lanzafame saw red for Perugia.
This was Sinisa Mihajlovic’s first competitive match on the Rossoneri bench, and the Serbian named a strong side to face Perugia.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Paletta, Alex face axe
18.8 || webmaster
Gabriel Paletta and Alex could leave Milan before the end of the transfer window, reports say.
Corriere dello Sport writes that Rossoneri Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has chosen Alessio Romagnoli and Rodrigo Ely as his favoured defensive partnership.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Berlusconi not keen on Soriano?
18.8 || webmaster
Reports say that Sinisa Mihajlovic is keen on Sampdoria’s Roberto Soriano, but Milan President Silvio Berlusconi is unconvinced.
Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that the new Rossoneri Coach wants to add another of his former Samp students to his squad, after the arrival of Alessio Romagnoli.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Motta ‘open to any possibility’
18.8 || webmaster
Inter target Thiago Motta says he is ‘open to every possibility’ as his future at Paris Saint-Germain remains in doubt.
The Italy international has been linked with the Nerazzurri throughout the summer, although Atletico Madrid and Milan are also believed to be interested.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan on Inter's Kovacic?
15.8 || webmaster
Milan are reportedly probing for Inter's Mateo Kovacic, but the €30m price-tag may push them back towards Sampdoria's Roberto Soriano.
Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic is apparently fixed on building a strong central midfield, and his latest target belongs to the other half of Milan.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan give up on Witsel
15.8 || webmaster
Milan have given up on Zenit St Petersburg's Axel Witsel, say reports, as the asking price remains too high.
The Swiss was one of the first mercato targets for the Rossoneri, and recent rumours suggested that their interest had been rekindled.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Raiola: ‘Ibrahimovic won’t move’
15.8 || webmaster
Mino Raiola says his client Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not move to Milan, or anyone else, this summer.
The Rossoneri have been pursuing the Paris Saint-Germain striker all summer, but following the Ligue 1 side’s denial, his representative has also ruled out a move.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan’s stadium alternative?
15.8 || webmaster
Milan are reportedly considering an alternative site for their new stadium, after running into problems at Portello.
The Rossoneri have won the right to build a new arena next to Casa Milan, but are now in dispute with Fondazione Fiera, which owns the land.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Juventus crash Soriano party
15.8 || webmaster
Juventus crash the Napoli-Milan battle for Sampdoria's Roberto Soriano, forwarding an offer of €15m.
The Partenopei and the Rossoneri were thought to be at each other's necks to get to the Doria midfielder, but it seems a new contender is now in pole.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Napoli, AC Milan battle for Soriano
15.8 || webmaster
Napoli and Milan are both keen on Roberto Soriano, but Sampdoria can be expected to ask for a high price.
The midfielder already worked under Rossoneri Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic in their time together at the Doria.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Romagnoli receives death threats
15.8 || webmaster
Death threats have been written on the walls of Alessio Romagnoli’s parents’ house following his departure from Roma.
The centre-back sparked huge controversy upon leaving the Giallorossi when he posted a picture of himself wearing a Lazio shirt, infuriating the Roma faithful.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan retain Trofeo TIM
13.8 || webmaster
Milan retained the Trofeo TIM after beating Sassuolo on penalties following Antonio Nocerino's dramatic late equaliser.
The Rossoneri had beaten rivals Inter 2-1 in the tournament’s opening game, before hosts Sassuolo also defeated a disappointing Nerazzurri 1-0.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan name Trofeo TIM squad
12.8 || webmaster
Milan Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has included Alessio Romagnoli in his 24-man squad for tomorrow’s Trofeo TIM.
The annual pre-season friendly tournament will take place at San Siro tomorrow, with the Rossoneri facing city rivals Inter, and Sassuolo in 45-minute matches.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan announce squad numbers
12.8 || webmaster
Alessio Romagnoli is confirmed as taking over Alessandro Nesta’s number 13 shirt at Milan, as the squad numbers are announced.
The defender completed his €25m move from Roma earlier today, and will take over the shirt number his idol wore in his time at San Siro.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Romagnoli: ‘AC Milan world’s best’
12.8 || webmaster
Alessio Romagnoli has described Milan as ‘the best club in the world’ after completing a move from Roma.
The defender has joined the Rossoneri in a €25m deal, and spoke to journalists at Linate airport earlier today.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
OFFICIAL: AC Milan sign Romagnoli
12.8 || webmaster
Milan have officially completed the signing of Roma defender Alessio Romagnoli, who has signed a contract until 2020.
The Rossoneri’s pursuit of the Italian Under-21 international has been one of the longest-running transfer sagas of the summer, but centre-back finally underwent a medical today after the two clubs agreed a fee.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Atalanta near Paletta deal
11.8 || webmaster
Atalanta are reportedly very near to signing Milan defender Gabriel Paletta, beating Bologna for the player.
The Argentine-born oriundo is believed to have been made redundant after the arrival of Alessio Romagnoli from Roma.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Niang surgery successful
11.8 || webmaster
Milan forward M’Baye Niang will be assessed in six weeks, after successful surgery on a metatarsal injury.
The young Frenchman went off injured during the Rossoneri’s 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich, and the club has confirmed he will now miss at least six weeks.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
‘Romagnoli a great signing’
11.8 || webmaster
Andrea Bertolacci is pleased Alessio Romangoli will soon join him at Milan, calling the defender ‘a great signing’.
The Italian Under-21 international is set to complete a move to San Siro for €25m, plus €3m in bonuses, and Bertolacci is looking forward to his arrival.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Romagnoli to take Nesta number
11.8 || webmaster
Alessio Romagnoli will reportedly wear Alessandro Nesta’s old number 13 shirt when he finally completes his Milan move.
The defender is on the verge of sealing a transfer from Roma, and is expected to arrive in Milan today before undergoing a medical tomorrow.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Alex or Paletta exit looms?
11.8 || webmaster
The seemingly imminent arrival of Alessio Romagnoli at Milan could reportedly see Alex or Gabriel Paletta leave the club.
The Rossoneri have been negotiating with Roma for most of the summer for Italy Under-21 international Romagnoli, and a deal is now reportedly close to completion.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Romagnoli medical on Monday
10.8 || webmaster
Alessio Romagnoli will undergo a Milan medical on Monday after the Italy Under-21 side released him from duty.
On Sunday evening Roma and Milan agreed terms for the transfer, worth €25m plus €5m in bonuses, while the player already secured a five-year contract for €2m per season.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Coppa Italia: AC Milan to face Perugia
10.8 || webmaster
The Second Round of the Coppa Italia was played today, so Milan, Torino, Verona and more discover their opponents.
The fixtures for this stage will be completed on Monday, but there are already surprises with Foggia eliminating local rivals Bari and Vicenza forced to penalties by Cosenza.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Roma and AC Milan: 'Romagnoli deal done!'
10.8 || webmaster
Roma director Walter Sabatini confirmed “the agreement for Alessio Romagnoli will be finalised tomorrow” with Milan.
Sabatini met with Rossoneri CEO Adriano Galliani on the beach at Forte dei Marmi this evening to work out the details of a transfer.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
ADL: 'Check Inter, AC Milan, Roma books'
9.8 || webmaster
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis warned “nobody is checking the books” as Milan, Inter, Fiorentina and Roma spend big.
The patron has always been very careful to balance the budget at the Stadio San Paolo, having taken over the club in Serie C following bankruptcy a decade ago.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Romagnoli day for AC Milan
9.8 || webmaster
Today is the decisive meeting between Milan and Roma for €30m-rated defender Alessio Romagnoli.
The Rossoneri have been pursuing the 20-year-old all summer, as he was specifically requested by Sinisa Mihajlovic.
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AC Milan in new Romagnoli talks
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Milan agreed personal terms with Alessio Romagnoli, but Roma are eager to keep hold of the centre-back.
According to Sky Sport Italia, Rossoneri CEO Adriano Galliani met with Romagnoli’s representative Sergio Berti in Forte dei Marmi this morning.
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Everton and Spurs target Honda
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Everton and Tottenham are pushing Milan for Japan international Keisuke Honda, claims the Corriere dello Sport.
These two clubs had already been interested in Honda when he agreed to join the Rossoneri back in 2013.
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Mayor: ‘AC Milan stadium problems’
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City mayor Giuliano Pisapia, believes ‘there are too many problems’ for Milan’s stadium plan to get off the ground.
The Rossoneri have won the right to build a new arena in the Portello area of the city, but are in dispute with Fondazione Fiera, the company which owns the land.
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Friendly: Tottenham Hotspur 2:0 AC Milan - match report
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Milan slumped to a second Audi Cup defeat in as many days with a 2-0 defeat to Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.
The Rossoneri enjoyed moments of promise at Allianz Arena, but are left to lick their wounds once more after again failing to find the net.
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Galliani: ‘Nothing new on Romagnoli’
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Milan’s joint-CEO Adriano Galliani denies further talks for Alessio Romagnoli, and targets a Champions League return.
Reports suggest the imminent arrival of Mohamed Salah and Edin Dzeko at Roma may lead them to lower their asking price for the central defender, for whom Milan have bid €25m.
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‘Inter, Juve, Roma, AC Milan for Mascherano’
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Javier Mascherano’s Italian intermediary has given another interview, claiming Juventus, Roma, Milan and Inter want the Barcelona man.
Today’s edition of Tuttosport leads on an interview with Gustavo Mascardi, who claims to be an intermediary for the Argentinian, and that he wants a move to Serie A.
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Romagnoli to AC Milan this week?
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Reports suggest Alessio Romagnoli’s move to Milan could be completed this week, after Roma lowered their asking price.
The Rossoneri have been attempting to convince the capital club to sell the defender all summer, with Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic keen to reunite with the youngster he worked with at Sampdoria.
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AC Milan have stadium doubts
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Milan have requested more information about the subterranean landscape of Portello before committing to building their new stadium there.
The Rossoneri were awarded the right to the land by Fondazione Fiera Milano last month, with plans to build their new 48,000-seater arena in the area, across from Casa Milan.
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Mihajlovic: 'Football isn't dancing'
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Sinisa Mihajlovic criticised Pep Guardiola’s argument with Nigel de Jong. “Football isn’t dancing and fouls are part of the sport.”
The row occurred at half-time in the tunnel during Milan’s 3-0 Audi Cup defeat to Bayern Munich, as an early De Jong tackle forced Kimmich to limp off.
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Friendly: Bayern Munich 3:0 AC Milan - match report
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Milan capitulated 3-0 to Arturo Vidal’s Bayern Munich in the Audi Cup and Nigel de Jong had a row with Pep Guardiola.
The Rossoneri began their Audi Cup campaign at the Allianz Arena, starting summer buys Andrea Bertolacci, Carlos Bacca and Luiz Adriano. Bayern gave ex-Juventus midfielder Vidal his first start.
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Galliani on Romagnoli and Ibrahimovic
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Adriano Galliani said Milan “won’t raise our offer by €1” for Roma’s Alessio Romagnoli, while they are “in pole position” for Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The CEO spoke to reporters ahead of tonight’s Audi Cup game against Bayern Munich.
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‘AC Milan and Juventus vie for Witsel’
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Axel Witsel’s Italian intermediary says Juventus and Milan are both still in the hunt for the Zenit St Petersburg midfielder.
The Belgian international has made it clear he wants to leave the Russian side, with the two Serie A giants both reported to be interested.
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Romagnoli - AC Milan after Dzeko?
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Reports suggest Roma could allow Alessio Romagnoli to join Milan once the signing of Mohamed Salah or Edin Dzeko has been confirmed.
Rossoneri Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has made it clear that he wants to sign the Italy Under-21 international at all costs, and a stand-off between the two clubs has been ongoing throughout the summer.
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Bacca 'can't wait' for AC Milan bow
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Carlos Bacca “can’t wait” for the Milan season to begin, said the Colombia international’s agent.
The striker arrived this summer from Sevilla and has already impressed with his performances, even if he missed in the penalty shoot-out against Real Madrid.
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Mr Bee: 'AC Milan will win together'
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Bee Taechaubol said his deal to buy 48 per cent of Milan for €485m will “allow our investors to start working very soon.”
The Thai businessman signed the contract with President Silvio Berlusconi last night in Sardinia, though it was only announced today.
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Berlusconi sells to Mr Bee
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Silvio Berlusconi has officially signed a contract to sell 48 per cent of Milan to Bee Taechaubol, closing by September 30.
A series of meetings in Milan and Sardinia over the last few days finalised details of this investment.
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Ibrahimovic rejects Galatasaray?
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Paris Saint-Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic is rumoured to have rejected Galatasaray's offer, leaving Milan as the main bidder.
Speculation and rumours around the Swedish champion are multiplying after his alleged statement that he could be done with PSG.
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Zamparini: 'I hinted Mihajlovic to AC Milan'
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Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini reveals bringing Sinisa Mihajlovic to Milan was his idea: 'He's got guts, he's the best around'.
The Rossoneri are counting on the Serbian Coach to lift them from their years of crisis, but according to the Rosanero patron, the intuition didn't come from President Silvio Berlusconi.
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Mihajlovic: 'Montolivo important for AC Milan'
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Sinisa Mihajlovic is impressed by Milan youngsters Rodrigo Ely and Davide Calabria, while Riccardo Montolivo “can be important.”
The Coach spoke to Milan Channel after a successful tour of China, which saw them beat Inter 1-0 and lose to Real Madrid only on penalties.
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Mihajlovic: 'AC Milan at least top three'
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Sinisa Mihajlovic said Milan can aim higher than top three with two new buys and sniped at Pippo Inzaghi. “I brought back desire to work.”
The new Coach sat down with La Gazzetta dello Sport for a lengthy interview after the tour of China, which saw them beat Inter 1-0 and lose to Real Madrid on penalties.
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Galliani: 'Mihajlovic like Capello'
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Milan CEO Adriano Galliani said new Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic “is similar to Fabio Capello and we expect a good season.”
The director spoke to reporters after arriving back from the tour of China, where they beat Inter 1-0 and only lost to Real Madrid in a sudden death penalty shoot-out.
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AC Milan raise Romagnoli bid
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Milan are raising their bid for Roma defender Alessio Romagnoli to €28m, just €2m off the asking price.
The Giallorossi have turned down a series of offers for the centre-back, who spent last season on loan at Sampdoria working under Sinisa Mihajlovic.
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Mr Bee talks continue
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Mr Bee is set for more talks with Milan over the weekend, but it’s reported Silvio Berlusconi does not want Doyen Sports' involvement.
The Thai property magnate is putting the finishing touches to a deal which will see him acquire 48 per cent of the Rossoneri, and today met with representatives from Fininvest, the club’s holding company.
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Mr Bee meets AC Milan heads
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Bee Taechaubol continues his meetings with Milan's entourage and his investors to prepare Milan's sale next week.
The Thai investor already met with the Berlusconi family and is now in talks with lawyers and assistants to push through the sale.
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