The Supercoppa Italiana was the only bright spot in Milan’s 2024-25 season, which is far from what fans expect from the club and its players.
Supporters will be looking forward to some major changes in the dressing room, with Massimiliano Allegri returning to lead the club after his 4-year stint with the Rossoneri came to an end in 2014.
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Allegri will need to bolster the squad in a few key areas, including central attack and on the wings, especially if Rafael Leão decides to leave the club before the end of the summer transfer window.
While the players and coaching staff prepare for the new football season, fans are already placing their bets on Milan ending the season in European spots. While title hopes are distant, betting sites with no minimum deposit are tempting for those looking for long odds and speculative bets.
What is changing at AC Milan?
After such a turbulent season, fans have been vocal in their disappointment. The dismissal of Sergio Conceição will not be enough to bring Milan success in the 2025-26 season, and while Allegri is a tried and tested manager, appropriate transfers need to be approved by the board for his appointment to have any noticeable impact.
No European football could also give players more focus on the Serie A to finish the season in the top 4 and return to the UEFA Champions League in 2026.
However, many changes need to be made for this to become possible, and the board of directors must reward Allegri with their full confidence and commitment for the project to bear fruit. It is also important to consider that other major teams in Italy are also going through a turbulent period, which could help Milan clinch vital wins against direct opposition.
Will Allegri’s second stint be successful?
Allegri’s strict approach could prove effective with younger players in the Milan squad, and the arrival of a figure like Luka Modric is sure to bring some stability and experience in the dressing room as well.
With more focus on defence, Allegri could start by reorganizing how the team alternates tempo between the defensive lines and the midfield, which has been a recurring issue in Milan’s play style in 2024-15.
Furthermore, the likes of Santiago Gimenez and Samu Chukwueze could redefine their roles in Milan’s attack, as the lack of goals has also been a major issue for the team so far.
Allegri’s first stint as Milan coach was a challenging time for the club, and while he did manage to lift the Scudetto with Milan, fans were not entirely convinced by his style of play.
For this reason, many long-standing fans are skeptical of Allegri’s appointment, as they view this as the club defaulting to old strategies that have not delivered on their promises.
Opportunities and key moves
Several key squad moves are likely to happen over the summer, which will greatly affect Milan’s starting lineup and the available formations Allegri can rely on in the coming season.
Fans are excited about the arrival of Luka Modric, who brings a breadth of experience and a winning mentality to the squad, having won the UEFA Champions League six times with Real Madrid.
The sale of Tijani Reijnders to Manchester City has been the biggest outbound transfer of the summer so far, which saw the Dutchman leave the club for a reported fee of up to EUR 70 million, which gives Milan plenty of reserves to spend on reinforcing the squad.
The rumours surrounding Rafael Leão leaving the club are also persistent, although fans are more apprehensive about letting their star player leave the club, regardless of the transfer fee.
Allegri will likely have enough funds to rebuild the squad to fit his play style, but concrete big-money moves have yet to materialize in the 2025 summer transfer window.
New ways to support the Rossoneri
AC Milan has been active on social media to improve the visibility of the club on social channels like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
Challenges, Q&As, and livestreams featuring Milan players make it easier for fans to connect with their players. The globally available CRN Card now includes virtual matchday experiences, which allow international fans to immerse themselves in virtual matchday experiences.
The card gives fans the option to vote on matchday music and participate in half-time chats, which is great for digital-first fans from younger generations. For the Milanisti abroad who can’t always attend matches at the San Siro, the CRN Card provides an entirely new layer of what it means to be an ACM fan.
