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Milan are taking their sweet time in rebuilding their management and finding their next coach. Afterward, they'll have to rebuild their squad.

Milan Likely Destined for a Hurtful Mass Exodus

June 8, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan are taking their sweet time in rebuilding their management and finding their next coach. Once that happens, their new decision-makers will have to deal with the fact that many of their linchpins have one foot out the door. Rafael Leao already announced his exit.

Rafael Leao de facto announced his departure from Milan, but he’s not yet close to joining any other team.

Outgoing Milan Ace Offers His Services to Arsenal

June 4, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Manchester United, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Rafael Leao de facto announced his departure from Milan, but he’s not yet close to joining any other team, and his camp recently filed his candidacy to Arsenal. The winger would like to move to the Premier League. The Gunners are in the market for one more piece in the role.

Milan Superstar Bids Farewell: “I’ve Given Everything”

May 31, 2026 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Rafael Leao is on the verge of leaving Milan after seven years, with the Portuguese winger bidding farewell to San Siro in his latest interview. Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, Leao confirmed his ambition to find ‘a new challenge …

Milan have squandered all their lead over their rivals, but still control their own destiny. Some changes will be inevitable.

Allegri and Leao at Risk Amid Prolonged Milan Slump

May 12, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan have squandered all their lead over their rivals, but still control their own destiny. Their decision-makers have had more than a few meetings to strategize for the future, but the recent decline has put everything in question. Owner Gerry Cardinale paid the team a visit after the Atalanta clash.

Milan might completely overhaul their attack in the summer, and an intermediary has begun working to bring Rafael Leao to Manchester United.

Leao Linked to Manchester United Ahead of Milan Retool

April 30, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Milan might completely overhaul their attack in the summer, and an intermediary has begun working to bring Rafael Leao to Manchester United. The officials appear to have made up their mind after selling him amid his downturn in form, inconsistency and attitude.

Rafael Leao finds himself in the eye of the storm again, as Milan crowd heavily booed when he left the pitch on Saturday.

Milan Star Leao in Hot Water Again After Udinese Clash

April 13, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Rafael Leao finds himself in the eye of the storm again, as he had a paltry performance against Udinese, despite a long clamored tactical switch, and the Milan crowd heavily booed when he left the pitch. His relationship with the fans has had its ups and downs over the years.

Rafael Leao didn’t take his early substitution against Lazio well and made it public while leaving the pitch, which irked Milan.

Milan Patience About Leao Antics Starting to Wear Thin

March 18, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, RB Leipzig, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Rafael Leao didn’t take his early substitution against Lazio well and made it public while leaving the pitch, which didn’t please Massimiliano Allegri or the Milan hierarchy. He had also repeatedly protested against his teammates’ choices, especially Christian Pulisic’s.

Milan and Inter are looking for roster continuity and are trying to set up some meaningful extension in the coming weeks.

Milan and Inter to Take Care of a Few of Their Stars

March 6, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Milan and Inter are looking for roster continuity and are trying to set up some meaningful extension. The Nerazzurri are planning to move on from a few veterans but instead aim to lock down Yann Aurel Bisseck and Carlos Augusto, while the Rossoneri could hand Rafael Leao a new deal.

Serie A Preview: Milan vs Parma – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

February 22, 2026 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Sunday’s Serie A action closes out at Stadio San Siro as runners-up Milan take on bottom-half strugglers Parma in a must-win clash. Anything other than three points here would likely spell the end of the home side’s title hopes.

Milan will need to haggle some more with Christian Pulisic, but their strategy is to keep most of the players on their squad.

Milan Line Up Multiple Noteworthy Contracts Extensions

February 13, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Milan will need to haggle some more with Christian Pulisic, but their strategy is to keep most of the players on their squad and extend their contracts before the summer. A few of them already did it in recent months. They have a couple more whose deals are up in 2027.

Milan have sold Reijnders and wish to do the same with Theo Hernandez, but Massimiliano Allegri want to keep Rafael Leao and Mike Maignan.

Milan Player Ratings vs Lazio: Leao Turns on MVP Mode

November 30, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Milan squeezed past Lazio in Saturday night’s Serie A classic and will spend the night at the top of the standings. Rafael Leao scored the winning goal at Stadio San Siro, helping his side leapfrog Roma at the summit.

Serie A Preview: Inter vs Milan – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

November 23, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Stadio San Siro forms the backdrop for the mouth-watering Serie A showdown between eternal rivals Inter and Milan. The latest installment of the famous Derby della Madonnina has all the makings of a Scudetto six-pointer.

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