Samuele Ricci was announced as Milan’s first signing of the summer yesterday and today, he started his adventure at Milanello. However, what should the Rossoneri fans expect from the midfielder?
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After striking a deal with Torino at €23m plus bonuses, Milan only needed Ricci to sign the contract and that was done yesterday. Given how long the Rossoneri have followed the player, some fans have high hopes for his impact next season.
At the age of 23, it’s also clear that Ricci has room for growth and Milan are hoping that Max Allegri will be key in that sense. Indeed, as the data confirms, we’re not talking about a player that’s fully ready and developed.
Ricci compared with Tonali
Comparing Ricci’s data with Sandro Tonali, as done by our writer Rohit Rajeev on X, it’s clear that the latter beats the former Torino man in all areas. However, the two are almost identical when it comes to duels, while progressive passes and progressive dribbles are also fairly similar.
RICCI vs TONALI
⚔️ Defensive Contributions
Tackles + Interceptions: Tonali (2.96) clearly leads Ricci (1.02), showing more direct involvement in ball-winning.
Recoveries: Still in Tonali’s favor (5.91 vs 4.69), but Ricci’s number is solid — suggesting he positions himself well… pic.twitter.com/dL4bxhMyvI
— Rohit Rajeev (@keralista) July 4, 2025
Of course, the difference between the two was definitely to be expected as Tonali costs €70m, maybe more, and Milan got Ricci for the aforementioned €23m. That being said, Tonali was at a similar point in his career when he joined the Rossoneri, so the hope is that Ricci can have a similar journey.