The winter transfer window closes tonight, and it could be an unusually busy deadline day for AC Milan with a number of deals in the pipeline.
The market closes at 00:00 CET, and we at SempreMilan will guide you through the final day of the window. There is the potential for plenty of late movement, so sit back and enjoy!
00:00 CET – WINDOW CLOSED!
While still awaiting the official announcements of Felix, Bondo and Sottil – all of which should come tomorrow – the transfer window in Italy has just closed. There should therefore be no more drama.
23:55 CET – Bennacer official!
The deadline day business keeps rolling in for AC Milan as the exit of Ismael Bennacer to Marseille on a loan with option to buy deal has been confirmed.
23:40 CET – Okafor official!
SSC Napoli have officially confirmed that they have signed Noah Okafor from AC Milan on a loan with option to buy deal. The buy-out figure is expected to be around €23m.
23:25 CET – Genoa land Cuenca
Genoa have announced that they have signed forward Hugo Cuenca from AC Milan on a permanent deal on deadline day. The young talent had made it clear he would not renew his expiring deal.
23:05 CET – Bondo and Felix arrive
Warren Bondo and Joao Felix will soon become AC Milan’s third and fourth signings of the winter transfer window, with both having just arrived at Casa Milan to sign their deals.
22:50 CET – Sottil here we go!
Fabrizio Romano has given the ‘here we go’ for Sottil to AC Milan. The deal in place is a €1m loan fee plus a €10m option to buy.
21:00 CET – Zeroli on his way out
Warren Bondo will soon join AC Milan on a permanent deal but Kevin Zeroli will be going the other way as part of it, though only on loan.
20:30 CET – Late Chukwueze attempt
Fabrizio Romano has tweeted the following: “Understand Fulham have approached AC Milan to sign Samuel Chukwueze. Negotiations ongoing between all parties involved with short time to make it happen.”
20:04 CET – Okafor to Napoli ‘Here we go’!
In the last few seconds, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Noah Okafor’s move from AC Milan to Napoli is done. The winger is expected to sign later tonight, but the loan (with an option to buy) has been agreed and the player will move to Naples.
19:58 CET – Napoli closing in on Okafor
The deal for Noah Okafor has been reliant on the Partenopei’s potential deal for Allan Saint-Maximin, however, Matteo Moretto writes that documents are being exchanged with Milan for the Swissman, and it could be wrapped up quickly.
Okafor-Napoli, scambio di documenti in corso.
— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) February 3, 2025
19:30 CET – Bennacer here we go!
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Ismael Bennacer is on his way to Marseille in a deal worth around €16m, but with most of it being the option to buy figure which is not a mandatory clause.
🚨🔵⚪️ Ismael Bennacer to Olympique Marseille, here we go! 🇩🇿
Verbal agreement in place with AC Milan for €1m loan fee plus €12m buy option clause not mandatory, €3m add-ons.
Bennacer has been pushing a lot today to join OM after talks with Longoria and Benatia. pic.twitter.com/rvOSQHjdxv
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 3, 2025
19:11 CET – Bondo moving fast!
Warren Bondo’s agent has just arrived at Casa Milan to speak with the Rossoneri directors, while his father just said live on TV that there are indeed talks on.
📽️ @AntoVitiello: Bondo's agent on his way to Casa Milanpic.twitter.com/s7G4urHiCk
— Milan Posts (@MilanPosts) February 3, 2025
18:53 CET – Bondo deal rising in possibility
Matteo Moretto writes that Milan are in ‘constant contact’ with Monza about the possibility of the Frenchman joining the club. A deal seems possible with the Rossoneri ‘closing in’ on the player.
Milan in chiusura per Warren Bondo.
Contatti costanti con il Monza per arrivare alla definizione dell’affare.
— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) February 3, 2025
18:45 CET – Marseille submit second bid for Bennacer
In the past few minutes, Marseille have submitted a second ‘increased’ bid for Ismael Bennacer and the Algerian is ready to make a contribution himself to make a deal go through, according to Le Sport. Imaginably it is now only a case of finding a replacement.
18:25 CET – Bondo’s name back on the cards
Warren Bondo’s name has been heavily mentioned this season, and Milan may consider him later in the evening as a replacement for Bennacer. Contacts have not begun yet, but the deal could be done quickly if there is an interest, as per Gazzetta dello Sport.
18:10 CET – The return of Cristante?
Milan have made a late enquiry about the potential signing of Bryan Cristante from AS Roma, according to Orazio Accomando. He could be a last-minute solution if Bennacer goes, and would return after over 10 years away from Milanello.
17:30 CET – Milan irritated!
There are some fireworks on the final day of the window as Ismael Bennacer apparently wants to leave, which has irritated that Milan management because of the timing, and because of how Marseille have handled things.
17:05 CET – A last-minute dash
If Milan do not find a replacement for Ismael Bennacer in a short time, he will remain at the club despite Marseille’s pressure. This was reported by our correspondent Luca Maninetti.
16:40 CET – Felix here we go!
The seal of approval regarding Joao Felix to Milan has come from Fabrizio Romano.
🚨🔴⚫️ João Félix to AC Milan, here we go! Official bid accepted by Chelsea for straight loan with no buy option.
Salary covered by AC Milan and package in excess of £5m with loan fee.
João now set for AC Milan medical after his green light to the move last night. 🩺 pic.twitter.com/3xb0LO5XHP
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 3, 2025
16:25 CET – Opening contacts for Sottil
Despite Joao Felix’s move looking likely, it seems that Milan are sounding out the idea of adding Riccardo Sottil to the squad. Gianluca Di Marzio states that the Rossoneri have begun contact with Fiorentina, while Matteo Moretto even says a €10m loan deal has been agreed .
16:00 CET – Bennacer says yes
According to Fabrizio Romano, Bennacer has already said yes to Olympique Marseille and he’s keen on the move. The decision is up to Milan with around eight hours to go, and the bid is a loan with buy option (€10m).
15:30 CET – Felix now close
Matteo Moretto is reporting that Milan have presented a written offer to Chelsea for Joao Felix and that he is now getting closer to joining in what would be a loan deal.
Il Milan è vicino a João Félix.
Il club rossonero ha presentato da poco un’offerta scritta al Chelsea.
Contatto ufficiale tra club per un prestito.
I dialoghi proseguono verso una possibile intesa totale con Jorge Mendes al lavoro.
Le parti stanno cercando di far quadrare… pic.twitter.com/b2UH6Ct9Vi
— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) February 3, 2025
15:25 CET – Gimenez official!
Milan have officially confirmed the signing of striker Santiago Gimenez on a permanent deal from Feyenoord! He has signed a contract until 2029, and he will wear the No.7 shirt.
15:00 CET – Napoli agree terms with Okafor
Napoli have apparently got a deal lined up for Okafor in the event they are unable to sign their main target, as per Sky. Some sources are speaking of a €2m loan plus a €23m option to buy.
14:35 CET – Calabria official
AC Milan have officially confirmed that they have sold defender Davide Calabria to Bologna, ending his 18-year bond with the club.

14:10 CET – Bennacer bid too low
In the last few hours, Marseille have presented an offer to Milan for Bennacer but the proposal is too low, according to Di Marzio. Furthermore, if Bennacer were to be sold, the Rossoneri would have to find a replacement, which is not easy given the time constraints.
13:20 CET – Post derby reaction
As a bit of a break from the transfer activity, it is worth reading the comments from Marcus Thuram and Simone Inzaghi after last night’s game, with both believing Inter were robbed of a penalty.
12:40 CET – Marseille at it again
Remember when Marseille came in for Ismael Bennacer on deadline day in the summer? Well, they have done it again. Several journalists are claiming they want a loan with option to buy deal, which could make the midfield links mentioned below gather some steam.
12:20 CET – Midfield moves
Milan are being linked with a number of different midfield options as potential late purchases, such as Gedson Fernandes of Besiktas and Bryan Cristante of Roma. Warren Bondo (Monza) and Nicolo Fagioli (Juventus) are also linked.

12:00 CET – More Okafor interest
It seems the buzz is all about the Swiss forward today, and Alfredo Pedulla (via MilanNews) reports that Atalanta are keen on him after receiving word of Gianluca Scamacca’s injury.
11:30 CET – Okafor on his way?
Matteo Moretto is reporting that Napoli have come in with a last-minute move for Noah Okafor. The player’s will is going to be crucial as he has already rejected several opportunities recently.
11:10 CET – Felix twist
According to the latest from Sky, Joao Felix was actually at the game between Milan and Inter last night , while his entourage and Chelsea continue to negotiate a loan move with the Rossoneri.
10.45am CET – Pavlovic attracting interest
Strahinja Pavlovic was impressive again for Milan during the derby against Inter last night, and The Sun (via MilanNews ) believe that Crystal Palace have an offer of €30m ready for the Serbian.
10:20 CET – Late Joao Felix move?
One of the interesting things that Gianluca Di Marzio said after the derby draw with Inter last night was that a deadline day move for Joao Felix is something Milan are looking to do.
“It’s not over, tomorrow there could be new contacts because he’s pushing to wear the Rossoneri shirt. He wants to be trained by Conceicao and play with Leao, but in the Premier League other teams would offer more money to Chelsea. Tomorrow new news, but it’s not over here,” he said.

10:10 CET – Gimenez announcement imminent
In case you missed it, Santiago Gimenez landed in Italy yesterday and underwent his medical ahead of joining from Feyenoord. We expect the club to confirm the deal at some point today.
10:00 CET – Morata official!
AC Milan have confirmed that Alvaro Morata has agreed a deal to join Galatasaray on an initial loan deal which includes an option to buy. Moreover, the Turkish side went into further detail about the loan fees involved and the buy-out options.
Felix seems a weird choice for a team that seems set up for a 4-3-3. As a dry loan (or with an option) he could be interesting, but I’d be very wary of investing long term without a trial period; talented guy but he’s failed to hold down a starting role anywhere in his career so far.
Chukwueze and Okafor are totally flops. That’s why Felix could cover all 3 position up front.
I agree, besides he failed with teams that do not suit his play at all. I mean out of all Athletico, Barca was in turbulence, chealse OK. Before that he was good, you can see him for National team. Given the good environment he can be world class. Risk is minimal as we are not buying him
Yes you’re right. Just like pulisic before coming to Milan or okafor or chuks or Emerson royal.
If Milan has player like Felix that their talent are known, just that they’re having a little bad season, we would be dominating Italy and the world.
At least you’ll be happy you have felix on the bench that jovic or chuks.
Or imagine having diogo jota in your bench, even foden as bad as he has been. Or fratessi who couldn’t secure a first team place at inter.
Even brahim Diaz right now is up the level of some of our players, it’s not easy been a regular sub in Madrid.
It’s crazy when fans complain seeing that the management are at least going for proven and talented players,even if they’re not doing well now
Walker is a good example.
So you better Milan sign a nobody than one who has proven his quality in the past
Chukwueze and Okafor both arrived with a good reputation, both were highly technical skilful creative players…
I would like to see Felix play for us, but he’s on huge money – I don’t want to get stuck with another highly paid player that we can’t move on if he does fall out with us (as he’s done everywhere else). I’m glad to see us active, but this move would be a gamble, and a very big one if it was a permanent transfer.
And Diaz was very good for us in his final season IMO, there’s a reason Madrid wanted him back.
No, they didn’t. No one knew who they were. Okafor came from a poor league and Chukwueze came from a poor team. Chukwueze had done nothing outside of La Liga and he was 24 when he joined, not exactly young.
“no one knew who they were”
They both had UCL experience and plenty of games in Europe – I don’t watch as much football as I used to, but even if seen both of them play a couple of games. They were both players with a big reputation but obviously a lot of scouting teams had their reservations about them. They are not terrible players, just don’t offer what Milan need at the moment.
But you can’t say no-one knew who they were, plenty of people here did and there’s a reason they both had those valuations with a single season left on their previous contracts.
You can’t just see the failure. Some were successful like reinkdeet, fofana thiaw, pulisic, every club have their own fail transfer
Transfer are all about rolling the dice. Hopefully most work out, but some won’t. It’s just the risk you take. Glad to see they are taking chances this winter.
What position does he play?
Clearly we’re not setting up for a 4-3-3 are we? Felix smells of a 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1, with him either at RW and Puli at SS in the 4-4-2, or vice versa, and with Felix at AM and Puli at RW, or vice versa in 4-2-3-1. This is why we can let Benny go, because it defacto creates more depth at the double pivot given then Tijji has to drop down into midfield in both formations given the arrival of Felix. The with Sottil we have a natural LW covering for Leao. Bondo is even more depth at CM if he arrives (we won’t have to use Terraciano). The only think missing now is a natural LB as backup for Theo, which is the real saga of this post-Yonghong Li Milan. Six seasons and running!
Welcome and wish you all luck and succeed.
#redbirdout#
The fact that we go another session without signing a DM is a shame. Even yesterday we had to play Terracciano and Rejinders as n6.
Let’s not forget Ruben Loftus is injured and Fofana suspended
New midfielder should come but after Ruben Loftus selling and Terracciano sending on loan…
RLC is n8. He is another ball carrier, same as Musah and Reijnders. Benaccer is also not a DM, he gives his best with a DM where he can press high and run forward. We have seen it yesterday. Fofana can play as n6, but he is also not one. He is a vertical player very good at carrying the ball. The way our midfield is assembled is very bad and it is the main reason why we don’t control games.
We would need a Rodri type of player, a real N6 that can control the ball and shield the defence. For example I would not mind a Jorginho loan from Arsenal.
This! No midfielder for the area of the pit h we need it the most
And for years now…
One thing at a time (of five in this crazy transfer window). Can’t have everything in one go. I think the target is Ricci and that one needs to wait until the summer. With all these transfers we’re a much stronger team on paper, and all we will miss is Ricci and a natural LB back for Theo, and of course any replacements for departures.
I think Okafor will leave, and Felix will come. I’m tired of watching Chukwueze. Not just because of yesterday’s mistake—his runs forward lead to nothing. His passes are poor. He does little defensive work. Unfortunately, he’s a flop, even if he stays until the summer.
For the summer: Sergio should stay. Ricci has to come. We need more quality in depth for the bench. Just look at Inter’s bench yesterday—that’s what you need to compete at the top and in multiple competitions.
I wouldnt change Benny with Cristante😅 maybe Fagioli, but he Never impressed me either.
Sacrificing Benny only would make sense for Ricci
Jorge Mendes is Milan’s new sporting director. Little do they know, they’re in for a surprise with this devil in disguise.
Well… He can’t do worse than Moncada, now can he?
A reminder that we can only make 3 changes to the ULC squad.
Gimenez and Walker will go in, and you’d have to think Alex Jimenez will too. Even if Jimenez doesn’t, we won’t be signing Felix AND a midfielder (certainly not at the expense of Bennacer).
Unless I’m overlooking something in the rules (or we make a signing that is JUST for the league), I think the rest of today’s gossip will be just that – gossip
*UCL
Okafor and Benacer leaving making place for Bondo and Felix. Calabria is gone as well so there will be place for Jimenez I think
Allright
I cant understand just one thing
Allright
Cao have interests of Felix instead we signed this striker Gimenez
Wtrf ma necca
Who rules
Sure that I can’t say what isn’t what it is
So there not too many classical signs
You see how Bissec turns the Match yesterday
Oh isn’t he
All right
Let’s try to sign both Darwin and Felix … get money get money
Also i thought that we need striker as Madueke
Fabrizio Romano says Joao Feliz here we go. Loan move €5M salary covered by milan
without buy option….
No single midfielder signing for a midfield this weak.
Damn
Have you somehow missed the signing of Bondo? He’s a midfielder, and a good one.
Bondo yes, Cristante absolutely not.
Joao Felix is strange, especially without a buy option involved.
As far as Riccardo Sottil, not sure how much value he would add and I admittedly don’t know much about the player.
To be honest it almost feels like summer transfer window.. This management has finally woken up and is doing in my opinion decent business. Bondo is very physical and will definitely be upgrade to Bennacer who I really love as a player but these injuries made him lose his mojo. And with the players we have as front trio or quartet there should be no excuses about not scoring goals.
Heard Bondo’s deal is just about done. Loan with option set at 10 million euros. Very interesting this last day is turning out…
Bennacer requesting to leave to Marseille is the likely reason that was closed quickly. But we shall see!
My concern with Felix is that along side Puli, Leao and Santi we become too top heavy.
ROMANO:
Here We Go on Bennacer. He’s out.
Okafor is out too. 1.5m loan + 23.5 million option. If they redeem, great piece of business.
Out to Napoli.
Bondo is done.
Damn it!
lol. What’s wrong? Angry they are making all the right moves now?
It was supposed to be about Benny being out.
He’s injured all the time, out of form and we’re signing Bondo. Don’t see an issue. Makes sense for us…
Don’t really know who this Bondo kid is, but we need him in addition! to Benny.
Bennacer requested a move out of Milan. Can’t force him to stay.
So we need another Mid. With experience and leadership.
@Daniel, yes we know. Hopefully that is Ricci in the summer. Either way, we have more “depth” now because Felix means Tijji will be dropping back down to CM. So for two CM spots we have Fofana, Tijji, Bondo, Musah, RLC and Terraciano. So in the summer maybe RLC and Terraciano out, and Ricci in. That’s five CMs for two spots, which is about right.
Milan waiting for the ALL CLEAR on Ricky Sottil from Fiorentina …
This January window might be one of the craziest transfer windows ever for Milan, summer or winter. It’s nearly five players in, and five out. Only the summer of the Yonghong Li takeover is crazier.
I’m glad the management is addressing all their misses from the summer. Would have loved Ricci here now but if it happens in the summer, I’m good …
Bondo to Milan for 10mil plus bonuses.
Zeroli to Monza 6mo loan.
Bondo is done for 10 million euros, definitive. Not a loan… unless I’ve read this wrong. Fulham is inquiring about Chukwueze, which may very well happen. Rapid unfolding today. I’ve never really seen anything like this.
So, we’re getting rid of a lot of players who were on the CL list, more than we’re allowed to replace them with. We can only name 3 replacements. Gimenez is a no-brainer, than 99.9% Walker, and then probably Felix. Felix because he can play all across the front and we’re getting rid of possibly 2 wingers. So Bondo and Sottil (if he arrives) are out of luck, but we can manage, I think. The only real area we will be short in is backup fullback. We will have no one behind Walker and Theo who is a natural FB as we can’t add Jimenez, until Royal returns in March. And Royal is Royal, so that’s going to be the area of most concern until the end of the season. Here’s to hoping for no injuries to either Theo or Walker…
We have Terracciano as a FB backup, right or left. Not ideal, but we can make it work.
With Gimenez, Felix and Walker we’ll have a really strong starting 11, at least on paper.
For sure, but unfortunately, as we have seen too many times, depth becomes an issue rather quickly, either through injury, suspension or just plain tiredness. Fofana and Reijnders are overworked as they are. Hopefully Conceicao will figure out some kind of good rotation with Musah and Bondo in Serie A, so that Fof and Tijji can save some legs for the CL.
“or sure, but unfortunately, as we have seen too many times, depth becomes an issue rather quickly, either through injury, suspension or just plain tiredness.”
I don’t understand your logic here. Instead of depth, you want the tiredness/injury issue to be there 24/7? Depth becomes an issue??? Depth is the FIX.
Sottil is Italian and Bondo is u22, they’re in separate lists
Now upload and the best right winger ACM ever have in face of Samy Chukwueze it’s not problem with me
Whatcha sayin?
Wow, all these signings, still missing a quality DM. At this point we are just trading our deadwood for other teams deadwood. Bravo Gerry ❤️
Damn, look at what you can do when motivated. Remember this in the summer when management claims they went after Ricci but Inter or City were ahead of us in the negotiations.
This may have been a crazy January mercato but a pretty good one for milan. We addressed our weakest positions and let some weak players leave. I truly believe we’ve upgraded the team.
Santiago gimenez, a goal scorer we desperately needed. His stats show it, let’s hope he can perform
Joao felix… I see him as our underdog just like pulisic was. He might become the best purchase because he can tear serie a up. Yes it’s just a loan but I think they kept it simple on deadline day and if he performs well the power of the player in the summer can change it permanently. It all depends on his next 6 months but it’s an impressive deadline day coup.
Sottil is someone who has good feet, can run and works hard. He is no star player but he’s a great depth player which clearly okafor and chukwueze aren’t so another upgrade.
Walker was a huge upgrade
Don’t know much about Bondo so can’t comment.
For everyone that has left.
Morata was a flop. Sorry but the truth
Sad to see Calabria the one moved on
Bennacer has literally been trying to leave for over a year and I don’t want to keep no player here that doesn’t want to be here. Especially when he’s 5 games away from being 6 months out
Okafor too never got momentum and always injured so he too can leave.
Chukwueze still to be seen if he’s leaving or not.
I still see it as a 4 2 3 1
Walker cb cb theo
Fofana reijnders with Bondo a sub
Pulisic finally an attacking mid Joao felix leao
Gimenez who is hopefully a great goal scorer.
We upgraded the team now it’s conceicaos job to get the most out of them.
That’s a pretty formidable 4 up front. João, like puli, didn’t get enough playing time at Chelsea.
Fofana and TJ two reasonably strong midfielders.
We are missing a destroyer / DM / 6 unless Fofana can play that role.
Walker makes us 20% better on the back line.
Pretty solid XI if they can mesh quickly enough to make an impact this year.
LET’s GIVE THE MANAGEMENT CREDIT !!!!!! WE ARE MOVING IN THE CORRECT DIRECTION ….WELL DONE !!
This is one of the best winter mercatos for us. Very happy! Well done and welcome everyone!
So from what I can tell, we’re trying to put Felix behind Santi, drop Reijnders deeper and flank him with either Fofana or Bondo (i haven’t seen him pay much so I don’t know if he’s an actual muscle or just a knee-jerk reaction to Bennacer leaving).
Musah/RLC/Bondo alternating muscle.
Sottil to back up the wings, but primarily alternate Theo.
Reasonable thought process by the management. Hell of an ending to the market – I thought if we’re lucky we’d only get Felix across. So I’m really surprised.
I hope these signings pan out.
As for departures, a part of me thinks it has Conceicao written all over it, especially with Morata, Calabria (who was going to leave anyway) and even Bennacer – I think because of him forcing the move I’m inclined to attribute it to Conceicao.
Sarge is shaping this team to his mold. Management is clearly backing him with all these moves made. So the message is clear:
SHAPE UP OR SHIP OUT.
Not sure if I attribute Bennacer leaving to Conceiçao. Remember, Isma had already asked to go to Marseille last summer but he wasn’t able to go.
I think we dodged a bullet. I’m grateful for his past contributions but after multiple injuries he wasn’t ever the same and it’s likely that he’ll get injured again; also always out for the African Cup (and would often return injured from that).
Bondo is a good, young, physical player. I hope he’ll contribute a lot and his signing was the permanent kind.
Yea but Benny is an option, not obligation. So God forbid he gets injured while in France, they send him back…
Hard to think any club would have been crazy enough to take such an injury-prone player with an obligation to buy. We’re lucky enough to have at least shipped him out for half a season.
5 players in, 6 out; very active winter mercato. It does look like the owner and managers are finally trying to correct past blunders.
Before the mercato, Fonseca out, Conceicao in. That’s an upgrade.
Morata out, Gimenez in. Upgrade.
Calabria out, Walker in. Upgrade.
Okafor out, Joao Felix in. Upgrade.
Bennacer out, Bondo in. Upgrade.
Sottil in. Not in upgrade but will add depth and as an Italian, he helps with the lists.
Cuenca out. Won’t really be missed, generates some funds.
Zeroli out, good kid but that’s OK, it’s a loan only; he’ll develop more and hopefully will be back.
Actually that was a surprisingly good winter mercato. Five players in, some dead wood out. Of course we don’t know which ones of the 5 new players will pay off and which ones will be busts; no mercato is perfect. But good try, managers! It’s encouraging.
We are grateful to and wish the best to Davide and Isma. I don’t think I’ll miss Cuenca, Okafor and Morata but good luck to them too. Hopefully Zeroli will develop more but I’m more ambivalent about this one; going to relegation-bound Monza doesn’t seem that much better than playing for Futuro (and Futuro can use the help) although at least he’ll have 5 months of Serie A experience.
Really happy cnc bro, right now after these years i remember for real
I was forgot but j remembered cnc bro
Am really happy with your dream bro
A lot of temporary moves out, we’re really struggling to make actual sales here and could well have Morata, Okafor and even Bennacer back on the books in 6-12 months. especially in the case of Morata’s salary, that’s a bit concerning, although he’s always seemed like someone willing to move to chase first team action. Our biggest incoming cash from this window is Maldini…
Good to see some positive action and finally the no9 investment we’ve hoped for for many years now; bit unproven at this level but we’ll have to get behind him and hope.
Felix, I’m glad we haven’t committed major funds to buy; happy to see him arrive needing to prove himself. He’ll need to show work rate as well as his talent to win me over, but even if it’s not redeemed, if he helps us finish higher it’s a worthy investment.
Bondo and Sottil sound like solid options, can’t say I’ve seen much of either so we’ll see how they work out. Hopefully Bondo will work out like Bennacer and Krunic did when they came from Empoli.
Sad to see Bennacer and Calabria leave but both seemingly want to move on and have good homes.
Conceicao has a real job on his hands for the next few months now, with a lot of options but an immediate need to shape the team into something robust. Ironically, exactly what Pioli had to do when he first arrived…
Their fbref stats are highly underwhelming.
Bondo is still young and could improve, Sottil is 25 and his window for improvement is closing.
So far, neither look like they could be better than previous Milan players that got cast off after a few brief years for being utterly mediocre, like Pobega and Saelemakers.
Musah is slowly growing into a better player – he continues to make dumb mistakes, but eventually he’ll get those out of his system.
Saelemakers isn’t mediocre. He showed steady improvement and was versatile. He’s been excellent for Roma. He’s significantly better than the dolt Musah and Chukwueze.
Problem is we expected goals from him like Leao. Something most wingers simply can’t bring.
Saelemaekers saved Calabria’s ass more than once when he played for us, he’s an insane sub to throw on in the 60th minute and let him run his lungs out to press the opponent. We never appreciated him enough, he had insane heart.
Sottil is only an initial loan so we can see how that goes, adds some depth for now. Bondo shouldn’t lose too much value if he’s here for a couple of years; just as we’ve helped prove that Chelsea outcasts can be good players, many other teams have proven that our cast offs can offer them good value (or maybe I’m clinging to hope that some good came from CdK excelling at Atalanta)
Wonderful winter mercato, that’s the true.
So this mercato seems to be what Sergio demanded when he agreed to become Milan’s coach.
No DMF still. We have to hold possesion not to lose one like previous match.
He’ll have to do some coaching then.
Looks like Chuk didn’t make it out in time?
Unfortunately not. Still, there seems to be a market for him. It’s possible he can be sold in the summer.
I’m wonderfully surprised at this mercato.
Meanwhile, inter di merda signed another holding or side midfielder like Zalewski and Petar Sucic. And we haven’t got Ricci or Hojberg, but gambling with relegated club’s CMF, why never learn that we have to dictate the game to hold possesion or defending the win the game..