AC Milan have two main midfield targets, but reports suggest they have taken an interest in Johny Cardoso – the American midfielder from Real Betis. Today, a report has taken a deeper look at the player, and what role he could play.
Even before Paulo Fonseca was elected to be the next Milan manager, there was a heavy emphasis placed on the fact that the midfield needed strengthening in terms of numbers and stature, and so far, the interest follows that trend.
Youssouf Fofana offers a completely new profile for the Rossoneri and offers the physical strength being demanded by Fonseca, and whilst Lazar Samardzic might not follow the same bill, he offers additional coverage.
However, another name is being pursued according to reports, and that is Betis midfielder, Cardoso, and Radio Rossonera have taken a look into his profile to see what he could offer to the Diavolo.
The midfielder, born in 2001, is a ‘unique mix of defensive and balancing characteristics’, which is what Milan are lacking, and therefore, looking for. Although he was born in America, he has a Brazilian element to his game after playing for Internacional Porto Alegre.
From Brazil, he moved to Betis in January for around €6 million. As a player, he is definitely more defensive-minded, with strength in aerial battles, tackling and intercepting the ball. Whilst he is not the most effective attacker, he contributed three times in 17 La Liga fixtures, and he could be an ideal fit for the Rossoneri’s midfield.