AC Milan is on the verge of a significant transformation under new manager Max Allegri and sporting director Igli Tare. The club is close to finalizing a €30 million deal for Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci, while Tijjani Reijnders and Kyle Walker are expected to depart for Manchester City.
This reshuffle comes after Milan`s disappointing season, which saw them fail to qualify for European competition. The new management is determined to change the team`s direction and fortunes.
Negotiations for Reijnders` transfer to Manchester City are at an advanced stage, with Milan holding out for a fee of €75 million including add-ons. Meanwhile, Walker`s loan spell at San Siro will not be made permanent, and he is set to return to Manchester City after just six months.
Ricci: The New Midfield Hope
Milan`s pursuit of Samuele Ricci appears to be nearing a successful conclusion after previous attempts in recent years. Transfer experts Matteo Moretto and Fabrizio Romano report that a deal is close to being finalized.
According to MilanPress, the transfer is expected to cost around €25 million plus €5-7 million in easily achievable bonuses. Ricci has reportedly agreed to personal terms, ready to sign a five-year contract worth approximately €3 million per season.
This move for Ricci represents a shift in Milan`s midfield strategy, bringing in a different profile of player to reshape the team under Allegri`s guidance.