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Pioli Dishes on Successful Derby, Maignan and Ibrahimovic

February 7, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Stefano Pioli complimented his team for the Derby comeback: “We never stopped believing. The game was more balanced than people think. Episodes are often key in these clashes.” The coach defended the referee on the non-call on the first goal and said his piece on his three stars.

Ivorian ace Franck Kessie will finally say goodbye to Milan after leading the midfield line for five straight years, registering 224 caps for the Rossoneri.

Juventus ‘Already Working to Sign’ Milan Midfield Mainstay

February 2, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Juventus, Serie A

The Bianconeri, being masters of free transfers, are keen on adding one to their list of central defensive midfielders, with the onboarding of Milan star Franck Kessie.

Milan Readying Last-Ditch Attempt to Extend Midfielder’s Contract

January 30, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

A long-running contract saga involving Milan and Franck Kessie could soon come to a close, with the Rossoneri 'resigned' to losing their star midfielder. According to MilanNews, Paolo Maldini and co are readying one last offer to extend the Ivorian's deal with virtually no realistic hopes of pulling it through.

Barcelona have made contact with Franck Kessie and have become the leaders within the race for the Rossonerri midfield dynamo's signature.

Barcelona Lead the Race for Milan Midfield Dynamo Franck Kessie

January 25, 2022 Julian Faustini AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

While it seems that the Ivorian midfielder is set to leave Milan at the end of this year's Serie A campaign, Barcelona have made contact with Frank Kessie and have become the leaders within the race for the Rossonerri's midfield dynamo's signature.

The Milan faithful have not taken kindly the news that Franck Kessié is joining Barcelona. The San Siro crowd loudly booed him against Bologna.

Milan Star in Talks with Real Madrid Over Summer Move

January 8, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Outgoing Milan star Franck Kessie has reportedly opened talks with La Liga giants Real Madrid over joining them on a Bosman deal in the summer. The Ivory Coast international is in the final six months of his current contract at the San Siro and has so far refused all of the club's attempts to tie him down to a new deal.

Milan Not Actively Shopping For a New Midfielder Yet

January 7, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan will likely be forced to acquire a midfielder to replace Franck Kessié next summer, but they have other priorities at the moment. They have a pair of talented players on their sights, but they have not acted past initial inquiries. The stalemate on the extension with their start continues.

Milan Ready to Step Up Ligue 1 Star Pursuit Next Summer

January 2, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Ligue 1, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan are still interested in acquiring highly-rated Milan midfielder Renato Sanches and talks with his agent Jorge Mendes are progressing. According to Corriere dello Sport (via MilanNews), the Rossoneri see the Portuguese star as a long-term replacement for Franck Kessie, who could be on his way out in the summer.

Sandro Tonali is officially a Newcastle United player. The Premier League had struck a deal with Milan a while back but had to wait to finalize it.

Milan Mull Options to Make Up for Absences in the Midfield

December 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan will be depleted in the midfield for a few games in January. Franck Kessié and Ismael Bennacer will participate in the African Cup of Nations. They will miss at least four Serie A fixtures and potentially more. The Rossoneri will not sign new players, but a few returns from injury will help them out.

Milan Identified Serie A Starlet as Franck Kessie’s Long-Term Heir

December 25, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Bologna, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have reportedly started scouring the market for a potential replacement for Franck Kessie amid the Ivorian's contractual uncertainty at the San Siro. According to SportMediaset (via MilanNews), the Rossoneri have laid their eyes on prodigious Bologna midfielder Mattias Svanberg.

Kessié Shines in New Role but Milan Extension Is Distant

December 23, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

After a few underwhelming displays, Franck Kessié turned things around against Empoli. He was unusually fielded as a no.10, and he bagged a brace. He closed the year with 14 goals, just one shy of Kaká’s annual record for a Milan midfielder. The club has made no recent progress on his new contract.

Tottenham Prefer Milan Star Midfielder over Inter Pair

December 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Tottenham has been linked to a host of Serie A targets since former Juventus director Fabio Paratici and especially Antonio Conte took over. Despite the brevity of the contract of the coach, their project is long-term, and they will keep an eye toward the future in their signings.

Milan vs Salernitana 2-0: Rossoneri Make Easy Work of Granata

December 4, 2021 Neelabhra Roy AC Milan, Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Milan bagged three crucial points as they beat Salernitana 2-0 at the San Siro courtesy of goals from Franck Kessie and Alexis Saelemakers.

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