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Milan are expected to hire Daniel Fonseca next week, and he might bring some players he’s very familiar with, for instance Yusuf Yazici.

Milan on Red Alert as Ligue 1 Midfielder Leaves Club for Free

June 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

New Milan boss Paulo Fonseca is on red alert after his former Lille pupil Yusuf Yazici announced he's leaving France. The Portuguese manager is intimately familiar with the versatile forward's qualities and reportedly contemplates taking him to San Siro.

Roma will once again be in the market for a right-back this summer despite having had three options in the role last season and taken several stabs in recent years.

Roma Wishing to Solve Long-Time Right-Back Problem

June 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Premier League, Rennes, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma will once again be in the market for a right-back this summer despite having had three options in the role last season and taken several stabs in recent years. Rasmus Kristensen won’t be bought out after a season-long loan from Leeds United.

Milan might receive some offers for Theo Hernandez but aren’t actively shopping him. In reality, they haven’t even set a price tag

Milan Aim to Keep Theo, Plotting Moves at Fullback

June 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Lille, Premier League, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan might receive some offers for Theo Hernandez but aren’t actively shopping him. In reality, they haven’t even set a price tag for him despite some rumors of that ilk. At this stage, there haven’t been tangible bids for him.

Juventus might pull the plug early on Timothy Weah, as his maiden Serie A season has been disappointing, and have earmarked Tiago Santos as his replacement.

Milan Preparing Concrete Offer for Ligue 1 Defender

June 2, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Lille, Serie A, Transfer Market One comment

Serie A runners-up have reportedly drawn up a formal proposal for Lille right-back Tiago Santos on a personal request from Paulo Fonseca. According to Calciomercato, the Italians are ready to table a €10 million plus add-ons offer for the 21-year-old.

The representatives of Jonathan David were in Milan last week and, while the two local teams denied meeting with them, Napoli did.

Milan Next No. 9: Ranking the Top Candidates to Replace Olivier Giroud

June 2, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Bologna, Lille, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Stuttgart, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

Milan fans are waiting for the summer with bated breath as the club embarks on the most comprehensive overhaul since the end of the Silvio Berlusconi era in 2017. After five years in charge, title-winning manager Stefano Pioli waved goodbye to San Siro on the final day of the 2023/24 season.

It won’t be long before Milan formally appoints Paulo Fonseca, and the new coach should slightly tweak the tactics compared to recent years.

How Milan Will Line Up with Fonseca on Their Bench

May 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Monaco, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market

It won’t be long before Milan formally appoints Paulo Fonseca, and the new coach should slightly tweak the tactics compared to recent years. Zlatan Ibrahimovic recently posted a picture with 4-3-3 on his social media accounts.

Stefano Pioli could land on his feet if Milan fires him, as Napoli are ready to welcome him. The boss would have to settle his contractual situation.

Milan Blasted for Sacking Pioli to Hire Downgrade

May 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A One comment

It's only a matter of time before Milan announce the arrival of Lille manager Paulo Fonseca as Stefano Pioli's replacement. However, the club's decision to hire the Portuguese tactician has sparked controversy, causing unrest among a large chunk of the Rossoneri fanbase.

Nicolò Zaniolo is unlikely to be bought out by Aston Villa at the end of the season. A few Serie A sides are keeping tabs on the situation.

Paulo Fonseca Backed for Success at Milan – “A Great Coach, An Honest Person”

May 25, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A

Aston Villa winger Nicolo Zaniolo sees Paulo Fonseca's impending arrival at Milan as a step forward for the Lombard club following Stefano Pioli's sacking. In his interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italy international spoke highly of the Portuguese tactician, who coached him at Roma back in the day.

Milan have decided to part ways with Stefano Pioli, and Julen Lopetegui and Paulo Fonseca are currently the top candidates to replace him.

Final Details Missing as Milan Set to Appoint New Manager

May 25, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A

After wild speculation over Stefano Pioli's potential successor at Milan, the Serie A runners-up have made their choice. As per Gazzetta dello Sport, Lille boss Paulo Fonseca will soon touch down at San Siro to sign a contract.

The no.9 role will be one of the top priorities for new Roma exec Florent Ghisolfi, and he has earmarked a player he’s familiar with, Jonathan David.

Roma Shortlist Lille Star as Splashy Offensive Addition

May 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market One comment

The no.9 role will be one of the top priorities for new Roma exec Florent Ghisolfi, and he has earmarked a player he’s familiar with, Jonathan David, should the team be in a position to make a high-profile move. Tammy Abraham would have to leave for that to happen.

As expected, Milan officialized that Stefano Pioli would leave the club following the season finale. The team and the boss agreed to a termination.

Pioli Officially Out as Milan Coach After Five-Year Run

May 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025

As expected, Milan officialized that Stefano Pioli would leave the club following the season finale against Salernitana. The team and the boss have agreed to a consensual termination of his contract a year before its 2025 expiration date.

Milan are unlikely to sign Benjamin Sesko due to his rapidly increasing valuation but might turn to another Bundesliga striker, Serhou Guirassy.

Milan After Stuttgart Star as Relatively Cheap Fallback

May 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Stuttgart, Transfer Market

Milan are unlikely to sign Benjamin Sesko due to his rapidly increasing valuation but might turn to another Bundesliga striker to fill their hole at the no.9 position, Serhou Guirassy. There is €17.5M release clause in his contract,

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