The Archive

August 2020

Report: Tonali must renew with Brescia to sign with Milan
31.8 || webmaster

Sandro Tonali seems set for a move to Milan, but Sky Sport Italia claims he must renew with Brescia first.

The broadcaster points out that Brescia patron Massimo Cellino has agreed to let Tonali leave on loan with an option to buy next summer.

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Reports: Tonali to AC Milan done deal
31.8 || webmaster

It is now reported Milan have agreed every detail of the transfer for Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali, on loan with option to buy for a total €30m.

According to Sky Sport Italia, Fabrizio Romano and others, the deal was reached this evening between director of sport Paolo Maldini and Brescia President Massimo Cellino.

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Aurier eager for AC Milan move
31.8 || webmaster

Milan continue negotiations for Tottenham Hotspur full-back Serge Aurier, especially after Spurs signed Matt Doherty from Wolves.

The €16.5m deal for Doherty was announced this morning, meaning Aurier is now no longer required in London.

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Ibra: 'This season Milan have to win'
31.8 || webmaster

Zlatan Ibrahimovic said he returned to Milan because he ‘feels at home’ with the Rossoneri but stressed he will work to achieve the targets set for his next chapter at San Siro.

After having returned to Milan in January, the Swede made a great impact on the team and the club did everything they could to successfully renew his deal in the fashion capital.

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Zlatan has signed
31.8 || webmaster

The wait is over for Milan, as Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signed the new contract worth €7m until June 2021 and will wear No11.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed his renewal with Milan and revealed he will wear No11 in the 2020-21 campaign.

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Bakayoko halves salary for AC Milan
24.8 || webmaster

Tiemoue Bakayoko is halving his salary to help the return to Milan go through, on loan from Chelsea with option to buy for €30m.

According to MilanNews.it and Sky Sport Italia, the midfielder has accepted €3m per season wages at San Siro, compared to the €6m he currently earns at Stamford Bridge.

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AC Milan working to keep Rebic
24.8 || webmaster

Milan met with Ante Rebic’s agent today to agree a new contract, so will now try to purchase him outright from Eintracht Frankfurt.

The 26-year-old arrived last summer on a two-year dry loan – so without option to buy – in exchange for Andre Silva going in the opposite direction.

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AC Milan on a EUR 30 mil budget
24.8 || webmaster

Milan have reportedly made €30m available for the transfer market, heavily limited by the impact of the forced break in 2019-20.

The impact of COVID-19 has been significant, as Milan are one of many clubs who have suffered lost revenues and sponsorship money during the three-month stop.

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Reina to join Lazio as free agent
24.8 || webmaster

Pepe Reina will terminate his contract by mutual consent with Milan before signing a two-year deal with Lazio.

The goalkeeper just returned from a loan spell with Aston Villa.

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Bakayoko heading back to AC Milan
24.8 || webmaster

Milan are reportedly on the verge of bringing Tiemoue Bakayoko back to San Siro, on loan from Chelsea with option to buy.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the Premier League side is now ready to accept the terms of the deal.

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Bennacer: 'I get the ball to Zlatan'
4.8 || webmaster

Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer studies Marco Verratti and Thiago Alcantara to improve as a regista and reveals he looks to ‘get the ball as quickly as possible’ to Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The 22-year-old arrived from Empoli last summer and has impressed for the Rossoneri, establishing himself in Stefano Pioli’s starting line-up at San Siro.

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Dida taking new AC Milan role
4.8 || webmaster

Nelson Dida is reportedly earning a promotion from the Milan youth academy to working with the senior squad, including Gianluigi Donnarumma.

The Brazilian already returned to San Siro last year to take on a role coaching the goalkeepers in the Under-17 side.

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Serie A: AC Milan 3:0 Cagliari - match report
4.8 || webmaster

Scorers: Klavan og 10 (M), Ibrahimovic 54 (M), Castillejo 57 (M)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic saw his penalty saved, but still got on the scoresheet along with Samu Castillejo and a Ragnar Klavan own goal, as Milan conclude the season with a comfortable victory.

The season came to a close with the Rossoneri knowing they had sixth place, unable to catch Roma in fifth, so will start the Europa League from the preliminary rounds in mid-September. Ante Rebic was suspended, with Alessio Romagnoli, Andrea Conti, Rade Krunic and Mateo Musacchio injured, so Samu Castillejo and Rafael Leao stepped in. Cagliari had Marko Rog banned, Radja Nainggolan, Joao Pedro, Daniele Ragatzu, Luca Pellegrini and Christian Oliva on the treatment table.

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