After an incredibly busy summer transfer window, the squad that Stefano Pioli has at his disposal is too big to justify, a report explains.
As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport (as seen below), even having three tournaments to take part in does not justify the current size of the AC Milan squad.
There are at least seven players, possibly more, that must depart in order for Pioli to get the 23/24 player squad that he would like to work with for the 2023/24 season.
The players in question are Devis Vasquez, Fode Ballo-Toure, Yacine Adli, Charles De Ketelaere, Divock Origi, Marko Lazetic, Junior Messias and Mattia Caldara.
It seems that despite Samuel Chukwueze and Christian Pulisic arriving, as well as Luka Romero who may not go out on loan, Milan will still keep Alexis Saelemaekers.
Only one or two of those players would be replaced. Fode Ballo-Toure would need to be replaced by Rogerio or Riccardo Califiori as a backup to Theo Hernandez, whilst the club may look for another young striker for depth.
