"AC Milan have relied on experience at the start of this season, with Massimiliano Allegri and Luka Modric playing a bit part in the success so far. Since Elliott Management took over the club in 2018, and then RedBird in 2022, Milan have mostly focused on developing young players. Initially, there was even an age cap of sorts, with Zvone Boban and Paolo Maldini even having to fight to get the green light for Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2020."
"Fast forward to now and it's clear that Milan have changed their stance a little. More and more experienced players have been brought in recently and Luka Modric is the biggest example, arriving at the age of 39 just months before turning 40. In the latest edition of Pub Chat, Lorenzo and Stefano sat down to discuss experience vs. youth, looking at whether Milan have adopted an Inter-esque strategy of sorts. The focus on youngsters remains, but there have indeed been changes."
AC Milan relied on experience at the start of this season, with Massimiliano Allegri and Luka Modric contributing to early success. Elliott Management took over in 2018 and RedBird in 2022. Milan mostly focused on developing young players under those owners. An informal age cap existed, and Zvone Boban and Paolo Maldini had to fight to approve Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2020. The club has recently altered its stance, signing more experienced players. Luka Modric joined at 39, exemplifying the veteran recruitment. The youth focus remains, but the squad blend now includes notable veterans.
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