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Milan Veteran Antonio Mirante Rediscovers Football Passion

October 23, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Antonio Mirante made his first Serie A start for Milan since joining the club as a free agent in October 2021. It wasn't a happy debut for the 40-year-old veteran as Juventus toppled 10-man Rossoneri 1-0 at the San Siro.

Milan will have to turn to Antonio Mirante in the upcoming match versus Juventus. Marco Sportiello suffered a calf strain in practice.

Milan Player Ratings vs Juventus: Thiaw ‘Red’ Faces Rossoneri

October 22, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Juventus knocked Milan down from a four-game winning streak in Serie A with a gutsy 1-0 victory at the San Siro. Stefano Pioli's side also failed to protect their five-match unbeaten league run against Bianconeri, largely thanks to Malick Thiaw's blunder.

Manuel Locatelli is among the several Juventus players that could get an extension in the coming months. He’s already tied to the team until 2026.

Milan vs Juventus 0-1: Locatelli Upsets Former Employers

October 22, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Juventus put a stop to a five-game losing streak against Milan in Serie A with a narrow 1-0 triumph at the San Siro on Sunday night. The record-time Italian champions squeezed past 10-man opposition thanks to the former Rossoneri player.

Milan Forced to Field Third-String Goalie vs Juventus

October 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan will have to turn to Antonio Mirante in the upcoming match versus Juventus. Marco Sportiello, who was set to replace the suspended Mike Maignan, suffered a calf strain in practice. He’ll sit out the upcoming stretch of games. The newcomer sustained a lesion of the left gastrocnemius muscle.

Milan have been tipped to go after a few strikers to have a more credible Olivier Giroud deputy. Their plans for the position aren’t yet set in stone.

Milan Looking to Sort Out Their Short-Term Contracts

October 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The contracts of five Milan veterans expire at the end of the season. While there are no Hakan Calhanoglu or Gianluigi Donnarumma this time around, who left for free while having considerable valuations, the Rossoneri wish to sort their situations sooner rather than later.

Milan will step up their efforts to sign a new goalkeeper, as Mike Maignan is struggling to heal from a calf injury. The Rossoneri are testing the waters.

Milan Increase Urgency to Find New Backup Goalkeeper

December 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan will step up their efforts to sign a new goalkeeper, as Mike Maignan is struggling to heal from a calf injury. The Rossoneri are testing the waters for a few options and haven’t zeroed in on one just yet. They are more determined to bring in another deputy than before.

Milan had signaled the intention to sign a new backup goalkeeper a few weeks back, and they are currently zeroing in on Marco Sportiello.

Milan Open Negotiation with Atalanta Deputy Goalkeeper

November 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan had signaled the intention to sign a new backup goalkeeper a few weeks back, and they have zeroed in on Marco Sportiello. He’s on an expiring contract, like Ciprian Tatarusanu and Antonio Mirante, the two secondary options on the squad. The latter has featured regularly due to Maignan's injuries.

Antonio Mirante Relishing Sudden Opportunity Given to Him by Milan

October 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Antonio Mirante officially became a Milan player late on Wednesday. The goalkeeper discussed how the signing came about and a few topics related to the Rossoneri in an interview with the club's TV. "The offer came out of the blue and there was any doubt on my part."

Milan Lose Theo Hernandez Due to COVID and Bring In New Goalkeeper

October 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

It has been a rough couple of days for Milan. After the injury to Mike Maignan, the Rossoneri will have to play at least a couple of games without Theo Hernandez as he contracted Coronavirus. The club has elected to sign Antonio Mirante as their starting goalkeeper could miss more time than anticipated.

Spezia and Venezia Dip Into the Free Agent Pool to Address Needs

October 7, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Spezia, Transfer Market, Venezia

Spezia and Venezia are poised to get new starting goalkeepers. The two sides were battling for Antonio Mirante and Sergio Romero. The Italian specialist is on the verge of joining the Aquilotti, while the former Manchester United player will sign with the Lagunari.

Napoli Face Goalkeeper Dilemma as Juventus Clash Looms, Mirante Offers Himself

September 6, 2021 Akhil Fisher Italy, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

The Partenopei have a dilemma on their hands for the main goalkeeper position after both David Ospina and Alex Meret recently sustained injuries. Out of the two, it is certainly the latter who has been on the receiving end of a much disappointing injury.

Juventus Short-List Torino and Roma Veterans for Reserve Position

July 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Juventus, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Juventus are working on the fringes of the roster. They have to find a new backup goalkeeper since Gianluigi Buffon left and joined Parma. Mattia Perin would be a readymade option, but their preferred solution would be to sell him on a permanent deal. If it happened, Salvatore Sirigu would be the top name for the job. He is set to leave Torino but has other suitors. Antonio Mirante, who is a home-grown product, is also on the radar.

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