One of the names that fans might read more about under Massimiliano Allegri is Vittorio Magni, and for a very obvious reason.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, although Milan are very much in ‘win now’ mode after a disastrous season and with Allegri coming back, there will still be the chance for young talents for forge opportunities and playing time.
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Among them is Vittorio Magni, a full-back with a special bond with the Rossoneri. Born in Milan, he has been wearing the red and black shirt for several years now, and has now begun his training with the first team under the orders of Allegri.
The mission will be to convince the Livorno coach – who called him up to start the season with the senior side – to give him a further look in the preseason tour, which will see Milan play opponents like Arsenal and Liverpool in Asia.
Corradi, Magnanelli and the national team
Magni joined the national team at the age of 16 with Bernardo Corradi, who accompanied him in various moments of his career. The full-back was immediately aggregated in the Under 17 as an under age player, playing until the semi-finals of the European Championship.
He has 26 total appearances for the Azzurrini at the various levels, also uniting with Corradi at the Under 19 level. The latter has joined Allegri’s staff, so he will be able to count on those who have known him and seen him grow. Or faced as an opponent, too.
Francesco Magnanelli knows Magni well, having returned to Allegri after a year as coach of Juventus’ Primavera. In the league, the Bianconeri lost 3-0 at home against Milan, and one of the protagonists of the match was the full-back who provided an excellent assist.
Magni stands out for his ability to play both on the right and on the left. He is a full-back who pushes forward and has good qualities, but above all speed and defensive attitude: on corner kicks he often remains as the last man back to exploit his ability in the recovery phase.
His path can ‘follow in the footsteps of Mattia De Sciglio’, who began in the Rossoneri youth team, earning Allegri’s respect. The Milan raduno is the first new stage for Magni, and the objective is set: the coach will closely observe the ambitions of the young full-back.
“IKWYDLS
6 June 2024, 22:58 at 10:58 pm
Dude (Magni Ed.) has flown under the radar. He’s played more minutes than Bartesaghi and Jiminez and almost as much as the two combined (granted those two get call up to senior squad). He’s also only 18, the ‘younger’ 18 IYKYK. If I were him I’d ask for a loan to Serie B club minimum or low table Serie a”
Note the date! He also has the same agent as Liberali so expect him to be ambitious
Hopefully his “ambition” doesn’t lead him to request a transfer to Juventus, like De Sciglio did. But he could be a solution, as we technically need two LBs. Bartesaghi should be playing as a CB IMHO.
That’s pretty much where I was going with the “ambitious” part….he might want away pretty soon given his level. I agree also that Bart should start looking at playing more at center back, I like his technique but he need experience with meaningful game time. But I’m not sure coaches in Milan are keen on developing youngsters. Seems like sweeping injuries to players is the only way for them to get game time. Each year we get ‘coach that uses youngsters ‘ but they never do 🤷♂️
Nice call
Good idea from corradi. Rather Milan buy some random RB, they should see from Milan youth team.
Where is Traore, Sia and Eletu. I expected them to make a leap to the senior team after couple of matches last two season with the first team. Also Cubios not sure if I spell it well he’s a central back.
Better than brown, doue etc