Francesco Camarda will return from his loan spell at Lecce, though what will happen in the coming weeks remains a mystery.
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La Gazzetta dello Sport report that Camarda is just one of many uncertainties for Milan. In the summer, the new management must make a decision: should they keep him to better control his development, or loan him out again for more consistent minutes?
Camarda experienced a rollercoaster ride in Lecce. There was his first Serie A goal against Bologna, the almost father-son relationship he built with Di Francesco, and then the abrupt setback. A right shoulder injury in January and the resulting surgery sidelined him for much of 2026..
Overall, however, the striker gained valuable experience, making 23 appearances this season despite physical problems. Milan, from this perspective, prefer to look at the glass half full. Back in January, they considered bringing him back, but Lecce opposed it.
In Salento, Camarda lived almost two seasons in one. First the shy boy seeking his own space, then the warrior who, in the decisive final month of the season, came in and fought for every ball. Since his return, Lecce won three of their last five games, securing survival in the process.
The next steps
Camarda is preparing for an almost paradoxical summer. He feels like a certainty for the future, but right now – while chaos reigns at Milanello – nobody knows what the future holds for any player. These days are being spent finding a new coach and director.
It’s clear that the possible arrival of Ralf Rangnick as head coach would increase the young striker’s chances of staying. The reason is simple: the Austrian has built much of his career following the Red Bull model, where nurturing talent isn’t a philosophy but almost a religion.
Every decision Milan make in the coming months will be delicate, especially when it comes to young players. Talent, as we know, is a fascinating investment but also a huge question mark. Therefore, deciding today which option would be best for Camarda would be more of a guess than anything.
At 18, Camarda has already reached the top of the ladder: ahead of him lies only the springboard to the big step. Could that be with Rangnick and Oliver Glasner? The coming days and weeks will tell us more.