Next season, AC Milan will almost definitely be playing Champions League football, and Massimiliano Allegri revealed how he will be helped through the campaign.
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Ahead of next year, there needs to be investment into the Milan squad, that much is known already. However, there may also be a lot of room for the current players and even some out on loan currently.
The reasoning is rather simple, too. UEFA require a set amount of homegrown players to feature in the squad. So, Allegri and the management will have to consider this moving forward, especially if Champions League football is confirmed soon.
This means that players like Francesco Camarda and Christian Comotto could be rather key for the Rossoneri, whilst the likes of Matteo Gabbia and Davide Bartesaghi – both of whom are already fully fledged members of the first team – continue to be vital.
Allegri’s Futuro admission
Allegri was asked about ‘expanding’ the squad ahead of next season in his press conference today and his reply gave some insight into the plan.
With the Champions League coming up, it’ll be necessary to expand the squad. In speaking with the club, have you noticed that your desire to have experienced players has been accepted by the management?
“Everyone needs to be aligned on the best of Milan, the club. But until we reach our goal, we can’t say ‘last year’. Reaching that goal will shift the transfer window by €100 million. We’re having discussions—it’s always nice—about evaluating this year’s season so far.
“Then we’ll evaluate and make decisions. The transfer window won’t be easy, especially regarding improving the squad. It’s one thing to have one competition, another to have three. The squad will need to be expanded.
“Camarda will return, as will Comotto, who, along with Gabbia, Bartesaghi, and Torriani, make up five players from the youth academy. It’s a good job, and he should be a key player for Milan’s future. This means you can invest more resources in more experienced players that you’re signing from outside.”