"In recent years, AC Milan have struggled to contribute players to the Italian National Team, and this may be due to their mercato activity. It seemed like Milan would target the Italian market in the summer, with Massimiliano Allegri and Igli Tare both wanting to 'Italianise' the squad. However, Samuele Ricci was the only addition in this regard. Since then, the number of national team members in the squad has wavered."
""This is a completely personal opinion, nothing to belittle or underestimate anyone's opinions, but I'm being honest. I'm not shocked to see Milan not buying Italian players. They exist, and several are even good, but the problem is that they cost twice as much as foreign players." There is, perhaps, an influx of talent about to come into the Azzurri thanks to the academy."
AC Milan have provided few players to the Italian national team in recent years, a shortfall linked to transfer market decisions. The club appeared to aim for an 'Italianisation' under Massimiliano Allegri and Igli Tare, but only Samuele Ricci was signed with that intention. Ricci is struggling for minutes and so is not securing regular Italy call-ups. Matteo Gabbia is only just returning to contention. Domestic players are reportedly pricier than foreign alternatives, reducing recruitment of Italians. The academy may produce national-team calibre talent, but current squad composition limits Milan's contribution to the Azzurri.
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