CM: How a conversation with Pioli saw Milan abandon the Kamada deal

AC Milan had everything wrapped up with Daichi Kamada and appeared destined to sign him, but they decided to change strategy.

A number of different sources reported a couple of months ago that Kamada would leave Eintracht Frankfurt on a free transfer and join the Rossoneri on a multi-year deal, becoming one of the first signings of the summer transfer window.

According to Calciomercato.com, Kamada was very close to signing for Milan on a free transfer between the end of March and the beginning of April.

Then the sackings of Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara put the negotiation on hold, which has now been completely abandoned also for tactical reasons.

Geoffrey Moncada and Giorgio Furlani consulted Stefano Pioli regarding his plans in terms of system and formation, and the coach told them he doesn’t think the Japan international would be a good fit for the 4-3-3 he intends to use.