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Estupiñán on becoming Milan's first Ecuadorian player
New AC Milan signing Pervis Estupiñán talks about becoming the first Ecuadorian to play for the Rossoneri.
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Allegri expects further Milan ‘progress' after win over Liverpool
Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri expects further 'progress' from his players after a win over Liverpool this past weekend: 'The match against Perth Glory will be great.' Milan visit Perth Glory on July 31 in their final Asia-Pacific Tour friendly game. The Rossoneri lost 1-0 against Arsenal last week but also beat Liverpool 4-2 on Saturday, and Allegri expects to see more developments in Australia. Thrilled Allegri as Milan land in Australia SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE – JULY 23: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan looks on prior to the Pre-Season Friendly match between Arsenal FC and AC Milan at National Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Singapore. (Photo by Yong) 'I'm proud to be here, Perth is a beautiful city that I had never visited before,' the Italian tactician said at a press conference via Gazzetta. 'I'm looking forward to exploring it, discovering a new culture and feeling the support of our fans here in Western Australia. 'This will be the match that ends our tour and this pre-season preparation period. We'll play in a beautiful stadium against a team that has achieved good results. I expect progress in both physical and technical aspects. 'The match against Perth Glory will be great, and I'm happy to be here. I thank the Government of Western Australia for the opportunity.' Allegri had been sacked by Milan in January 2011 and returned to the club this past May, signing a two-year deal with an option for a further campaign. Allegri explains Milan return after 14 years Massimiliano Allegri prior to the pre-season friendly between Milan and Arsenal in Singapore on July 23, 2025 (picture via: The Livorno-born tactician reiterated that Milan's priority target will be to finish in the top four in the 2025-26 season. 'I've returned to Milan after 15 years and I'm happy to be here,' he said. 'This will be an important season, and we aim to return to the Champions League. Milan are one of the most important clubs in the world and must play in the Champions League. When you wear this jersey, you feel the responsibility of representing one of the most storied clubs, and you must always give your best.' Allegri had been without a club since May 2024 when Juventus sacked him. 'Resting is good, but I was eager to get back to coaching,' he concluded. 'I chose Milan because I love this club and couldn't say no. I do this job with passion and dedication, and I'm convinced that, together, we will achieve the goals we've set for ourselves.' Milan's first Serie A game of the 2025-26 season is against regional rivals Cremonese on August 23, but the opening competitive game of the season will be against Bari in the Coppa Italia on August 17.
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Milan set Okafor asking price after brace against Liverpool
Despite scoring twice in yesterday's 4-2 pre-season victory against Liverpool, Noah Okafor is still set to leave Milan this summer and the Rossoneri have set their asking price for the 25-year-old. According to what has been reported by the Gazzetta dello Sport, via MilanNews24, Milan are hoping for offers in the region of €12-15 million for the Swiss international. HONG KONG, CHINA – JULY 26: Noah Okafor (C) celebrates after scoring his goal with Alexis Saelemaekers (L) and Rafael Leao (R) during the Pre-Season Friendly match at Kai Tak Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia) The former Basel and Salzburg player spent the second half of the 2024-25 season on-loan with eventual Scudetto winners Napoli, with whom he played just four times. Okafor a casualty of sensible Milan strategy Milan are undergoing pragmatic changes in the way the club operates. The Rossoneri are prepared to sell any player considered surplus to the requirements of new head coach Massimiliano Allegri, allowing the club to generate revenue to bring in additional reinforcements where needed. OCTOBER 22: Tijjani Reijnders (R) celebrates his second goal with his team-mate Noah Okafor during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between AC Milan and Club Brugge KV at Stadio San Siro on October 22, 2024. (Photo by) Okafor played well against Liverpool but is still outside of the plans of Allegri for the upcoming season and therefore the Rossoneri are ready to entertain offers for the Swiss forward.
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Rossoneri's Reckoning: AC Milan Must Make Or Break
Last Updated: AC Milan's journey from their 18th Scudetto in 2011 to recent struggles highlights a turbulent decade. When AC Milan clinched their 18th Scudetto in 2011, with the imperious Zlatan Ibrahimović, Thiago Silva and Clarence Seedorf, few could have imagined the storm gathering on the horizon. The Rossoneri's rich tapestry of domestic dominance and European conquest began to unravel almost immediately. By the midpoint of the decade, San Siro's hallowed turf had come to feel more like a stage for farce than for the magic that once thrilled the world. The 'Banter Era" In the years following that last Scudetto triumph, Milan endured a malaise that fans derisively dubbed the 'banter era." Financial mismanagement and frequent ownership upheavals led to the departure of seasoned stars and a revolving door of managers. Results teetered from unremarkable to disastrous, culminating in a 10th-place finish in 2014–15—the club's lowest since the Second World War. Gone were the Champions League nights and the UEFA Super Cup triumphs. Supporters watched, aghast, as Milan slipped further from the summit they once ruled. A Flicker That vision culminated in an extraordinary 2021–22 season, when Milan's youngest title-winning squad since 1994 dramatically lifted the Scudetto. Olivier Giroud's brace and Franck Kessié's late strike at Sassuolo encapsulated a collective spirit reborn. Yet that triumph proved fleeting. Injuries, tactical rigidity and an ageing spine stifled momentum, and the veneer of success cracked far too quickly. Season to Forget The 2024–25 campaign will live in infamy. Under Paulo Fonseca and later Sergio Conceição, Milan stumbled to ninth in Serie A, amassing just 51 points by round 33—numbers not seen since 2014–15—ultimately finishing 8th with 63 points, missing European qualification. An early Supercoppa Italiana victory and a fleeting unbeaten run in the Derby della Madonnina offered scant consolation. Defensive frailties, squandered penalties and tactical incoherence became recurring themes. Protests at Casa Milan and a mass walk-out at San Siro laid bare the supporters' fury. With Champions League football absent, the club's hierarchy knew that nostalgia alone could not arrest the decline. A Summer of Calculated Change? The window that has followed is defined by pragmatism and ambition. Samuele Ricci arrives from Torino to fill the midfield creativity void left by Tijjani Reijnders's departure to Manchester City. Luka Modrić's free-transfer move from Real Madrid brings unparalleled vision and work-rate to the centre of the park, while Pietro Terracciano signs to potentially challenge Mike Maignan and shore up goalkeeping depth. The acquisition of Pervis Estupiñán from Brighton promises athleticism and incisive forward thrust from left-back, after the loss of ever-dynamic Theo Hernández. Departures of club stalwarts Davide Calabria and Alessandro Florenzi freed up wages, and Pierre Kalulu's move to Juventus underlined Milan's commitment to reshaping the squad's core. Anatomy of the Squad Massimiliano Allegri inherits a 29-man roster with an average age hovering around 25.4 years, balancing seasoned campaigners with emerging talents. In goal, Maignan remains the first choice, with Terracciano providing competition and home-grown prospects Matteo Pittarella and Lorenzo Torriani waiting in the wings. The defensive line rests on the sturdy partnership of Fikayo Tomori and Malick Thiaw, flanked by the energetic Estupiñán and the versatile Davide Bartesaghi. In midfield, the blend of Modrić's orchestration, Ricci's intelligence and Ismaël Bennacer's tactical nous synergises with the dynamic runs of Christian Pulisic, Youssouf Fofana and Yacine Adli. Upfront, Rafael Leão's unpredictability dovetails with Álvaro Morata's goal-scoring instinct (though it remains to be seen if he will stay) and Santiago Giménez's physical presence, while Noah Okafor and Samuel Chukwueze offer directness and flair. Back Under Allegri Allegri's hallmark pragmatism prioritises defensive solidity and swift transitions. Full-backs will supply width as Modrić and Ricci operate as inverted playmakers, exploiting pockets of space between opposition lines. Leão's free-roaming runs and Morata's ability to play of focal role (if harnessed) promise a dual threat, while Estupiñán's wing-back role adds attacking verve down the left flank. Maignan's sweeper-keeper tendencies underpin a backline poised to absorb pressure and spring counterattacks. In Cup competitions, Allegri is likely to adopt a knockout-minded approach, leveraging squad depth to navigate the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana. Aspirations and Pitfalls The primary objective is clear: a top-four finish to restore Milan's Champions League berth and prestige. Beyond league reconstruction, the Coppa Italia offers a tangible path to silverware and European qualification. Success hinges on seamless integration of new signings, injury management and sustained squad unity. The Rossoneri cannot afford prolonged adjustment periods: every dropped point magnifies the risk of another mid-table slog. Between Heritage and Horizon AC Milan stands at an existential crossroads. The ghosts of the 'banter era" and the fleeting Pioli renaissance serve as cautionary tales against complacency. Nostalgia for European nights and domestic glory must be matched by structural discipline and tactical clarity. Allegri's return and the summer's targeted acquisitions signal a pragmatic reset. Should the Rossoneri marry youthful exuberance with veteran savvy, they could transcend mere restoration and re-establish themselves as titans of Italian football. If not, Milan's faithful may once again endure seasons of longing rather than celebration, pining for the halcyon days when the red and black reigned supreme. In a season brimming with possibility and peril, the Rossoneri's fate hangs in the balance. News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : AC Milan view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 27, 2025, 14:46 IST News sports Rossoneri's Reckoning: AC Milan Must Make Or Break Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. 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Exclusive: Weekend decisive in Milan move for Jashari
Everyone has gotten ahead of themselves a bit in the negotiations between Club Brugge and the Rossoneri, over the future of Ardon Jashari, which now truly seem to be entering the stage of a full breakthrough. However, let us not forget that this whole story has been going on since June 12 when Michele Criscitiello, in an exclusive on Sportitalia, was the first to link Jashari to Milan. Before that, there had not even been a single whisper. In fact, a few months earlier, Milan had been seen as a club on the sidelines for the Brugge talent behind Juventus, who seemed to be 'pushing' but in reality never made any concrete move. BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 18: Ardon Jashari of Club Brugge KV inspects the pitch prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge KV at Gewiss Stadium on February 18, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by) Milan ready to improve offer for Jashari Now, Milan are about to improve their offer for the fixed part of the deal, bringing it up to €35 million. Brugge knows that holding onto Jashari would mean keeping an unhappy player. This weekend will feel like the antechamber to a possible, even probable, green light for the medical. Of course, we are not in the heads of the Belgian directors and there is no point in saying that 'confidence is growing.' Let's wait for the facts… it has already been 45 days.
