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AC Milan: A Glorious Legacy in Italian Football

AC Milan, one of Italy’s most iconic football clubs, boasts a storied legacy that has left an indelible mark on the world of football. Founded in 1899, the Rossoneri, as they are affectionately known, have achieved unparalleled success both domestically and internationally. This article delves into the key aspects of AC Milan’s legacy, exploring its rich history, legendary players, and enduring influence.

Historic Beginnings

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ADVANTAGE MILAN IN SERIE A QUEST

AC Milan have a big advantage in their quest to win the Italian Serie A title this season after city rivals Inter Milan were beaten at Bologna on Wednesday night in what was their extra game over the Rossoneri. Seven-time European champions AC Milan had a two-point lead over Inter Milan ahead of the Bologna game earlier this week.

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Inter Milan had the opportunity to move ahead of AC Milan with a win at Bologna, but they were unable to secure the victory that would have taken them to the Italian Serie A summit.
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MILAN MONITORING ALVAREZ CLOSELY – REPORT

Seven-time European champions AC Milan are on the trail of highly rated River Plate Julian Alvarez who has been scoring goals for fun in the Argentine league. The report via MilanNews stated that the Rossoneri are monitoring the Argentine attacker closely and club officials would have been impressed with his red-hot form for his team this season.

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Alvarez could have been playing for Real Madrid after he was one step away from joining the Spanish team at a young age. He came through the youth system at River Plate and has exploded into premium action this season to alert the attention of big European teams such as AC Milan. Alvarez has an attacking return of 15 goals and six assists in 16 league games this season, including ten goals in his last six matches in the league. Milan target Alvarez scored four goals in his last match.
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MILAN CONTINUE CHASE FOR CHELSEA STRIKER GIROUD

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has continued to be a wanted man by Italian giants AC Milan, with the Rossoneri said to be keen to acquire the services of the France international striker. Giroud, who has been reduced to a bench role at Stamford Bridge in the last couple of months, is said to be dissatisfied with life in England and reportedly wants to engineer a move away from the Blues. The former Arsenal attacker has made it clear to the Chelsea manager that he would love to play more games and that he is willing to find another club if the German manager cannot promise him that.

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At the end of the last two seasons, former Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte signaled his desire to sign the ex-Arsenal player and take him to Italy. However, Chelsea remained adamant that they were not going to sell him until they find a perfect replacement. Although staying put at Chelsea was not entirely what he wanted, Giroud finished the 2020-21 campaign with the Blues.
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AC Milan Make Informal Offer For Manchester United Defender

Italian Serie A giants AC Milan have opened talks with English Premier League side Manchester United over the possibility of signing defender Diogo Dalot on a permanent deal, according to multiple reports. The Portuguese defender left Old Trafford last summer and joined the Rossoneri on a temporary deal that will see him remain in Italy until at least the end of the season, but Milan want him to stay beyond the expiration of his temporary contract.

Since moving to Italy, Dalot has shown signs of remarkable progress and has earned himself more game time at the club. His game has improved exceptionally and he has played a role in helping Milan maintain their spot in the second position of the Italian Serie A table.
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Marco Giampaolo rues AC Milan’s lack of killer instinct

AC Milan manager Marco Giampaolo has rued the lack of killer instinct after the Rossoneri suffered their third league defeat of the season. The Rossoneri took a first-half lead against Torino through a Krzysztof Piatek penalty in the 18th minute and they managed to preserve the advantage until the half-time interval.

In the second half, the Rossoneri struggled to create any clear-cut chances on goal and they were eventually made to pay the price after Andrea Belotti scored a quick-fire brace for Torino. Speaking after the 2-1 defeat, Giampaolo said that his team were in control of the game and barring the errors, it was one of the club’s best performances of the season.
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Krystian Bielik confirms AC Milan while speaking about Arsenal departure

Polish footballer Krystian Bielik has acknowledged that AC Milan were one of the clubs interested in signing him before he joined Derby County in the Championship. The young centre-back failed to make a single league appearance for Arsenal despite impressing for the development side and he eventually made the move to the Rams this summer.

In a report covered by Goal.com, Bielik said that he was hopeful that he would break into the first-team under Unai Emery but that was not the case. He added that there was interest from the Rossoneri prior to the European Under-21 Championship but the deal did not materialise beyond the opening stretch.

He told: “I was hoping that I would get a chance under (Arsenal boss) Unai Emery but it turned out that he couldn’t see me in his plans. At the Euros, I wanted to show myself well and hoped that I was watched by the club and I could do a lot with good performances. Then, before the Championships, Milan’s offer appeared, but ultimately nothing came of it.”

At Derby, Bielik has the opportunity to compete for regular first-team football and he is confident that he can raise up to the Premier League challenge next season, he added: “I don’t want to say it’s a shame now. I love Arsenal and playing for this club was my dream. However, it was necessary to stray from this path. I came to the club from the Championship, where I will play and gain experience. I think that after the next season, if I play regularly, I will be ready for the Premier League.” The Rams had a good season under former boss Frank Lampard last term and they nearly got promoted through the Championship playoffs before losing to Aston Villa in the final. Under new boss Phillip Cocu, they started the season with a victory but they have since gone winless for five matches with just three points gained. The Dutchman surely needs to transform the team or else he could face the sack before the halfway stage of the season.

Piatek does not believe in the curse of the number nine shirt

AC Milan striker Krzysztof Piatek has said that he does not believe in the curse of the number nine shirt. The Poland international was handed with the number 19 jersey after joining the Rossoneri from Genoa during the previous transfer window and he managed to make an instant impression with nine goals from 18 league matches.

Despite this, Piatek has opted to change to the number nine shirt with which the likes of Gonzalo Higuain, Andre Silva and Gianluca Lapadula have struggled of late and he is confident of overcoming the so-called curse mentioned by the fans and media, he said: “The curse of 9? I don’t believe in superstition and this curse. For me 9 is normal, everything will be fine as with the 19. I’ll be in great shape, you’ll see. It doesn’t scare me.”

The Rossoneri appeared on course to make the top four of the Serie A last term but a poor run of form between March and April meant that they eventually failed to qualify for the Champions League by the single point. That has already impacted their transfer business for the summer amid the Financial Fair Play concerns and they have recently opted to bow out of the 2019/2020 Europa League in an agreement with the CAS such that they have another two years to break-even.

So far, the club have recruited the services of Theo Hernandez and Rade Krunic while they have signed Franck Kessie on a permanent basis after a two-year loan from Atalanta concluded. They have been linked with some of Europe’s top targets over the past few weeks but any future purchases could be dependent on potential departures from the club. Andre Silva, Fabio Borini, and Diego Laxalt have been mentioned as candidates, who could be shown the exit door.

AC Milan confirm the recruitment of Theo Hernandez from Real Madrid

Serie A giants AC Milan have confirmed that they have landed the signature of defender Theo Hernandez on a permanent deal from Real Madrid. The Frenchman struggled to make much of an impression during his time at the Bernabeu and he has now been offered with a fresh opportunity to revive his career with the Rossoneri.

Speaking to the club’s official website, Hernandez expressed his excitement after making the switch to the San Siro heavyweights. He added that he will do everything within his reach to take the club to the top and has the ambition of winning the Champions League crown with the Serie A outfit.

He said: “I’m really excited and happy to be joining AC Milan. I hope I can make history with this club.I’ll give my very best for this club. AC Milan is a great club – that is why I have come here, to reach the very top and win the Champions League with the Rossoneri. I would like to tell you [the fans] that I’m here to make history and do my very best for you all. I’m delighted to be here. Forza Milan!”

The Rossoneri have already omitted themselves from the forthcoming Europa League campaign as a means of extending the break-even period to the summer of 2021. Nonetheless, they have the players within their ranks to make the top four push and it remains to be seen whether they can sustain the challenge over the course of an entire campaign.

Milan are under a new head coach in Marco Giampaolo for the 2019/2020 season and the 51-year-old could make a few changes to the current squad. The club have already sanctioned the sales of Manuel Locatelli and Gustavo Gomez this summer and reports have emerged that Diego Laxalt could also head through the exit door to balance the books.

Marco Giampaolo announced as the new AC Milan head coach

AC Milan have confirmed that Marco Giampaolo will be the new manager of the club after signing a two-year contract with the option of another 12 months. The 51-year-old has spent the past three seasons with Sampdoria and he has now accepted a bigger challenge with the Rossoneri, who are aiming to make the push for Champions League football.

“Milan announces the appointment of Marco Giampaolo as the new coach of the first team with effect from July 1st 2019. The agreement runs until June 30th 2021 with an option to extend the contract to June 2022. Most recently, Giampaolo has been at the helm of Sampdoria. Marco Giampaolo will now coach Milan’s First Team on the first day of the new season’s training at Milanello on July 9th,” a statement on the club’s official website read.

The Rossoneri are currently facing concerns with the Financial Fair Play and they are scheduled to know their fate during a CAS hearing this month. As per UEFA, the Rossoneri have been told to pay around €12m as fine while seeking to break-even by 2021, but the San Siro want the break-even point to be extended for another 12 months while excluding themselves from next season’s Europa League.

Regardless of this, the club are likely to make a few signings during this summer’s transfer window and reports have emerged that the Rossoneri could make a raid on Giampaolo’s former club Sampdoria. The Rossoneri are understood to be keen on pursuing a central midfielder this summer and Dennis Praet has been earmarked as one of the prime targets, given he could be available for around £25m.

The Rossoneri had been in the fourth position for most of the backend of the campaign but a poor run of form between March and April meant that they could not secure the final Champions League spot despite a four-match winning streak at the end. Atalanta peeped ahead of them and eventually finished in the third spot ahead of Inter Milan.