Milan are evaluating a low-cost defensive profile that would potentially cover multiple roles and save money for other departments. Leite's versatility would be useful for the Rossoneri.
Milan have learned from the blows they suffered when Gianluigi Donnarumma, Hakan Calhanoglu and Franck Kessie all left on free transfers. Since those, the management have worked hard to renew anyone whose contracts are entering the final couple of years, to avoid repeats.
Milan has decided to renew their trust in technical director Jovan Kirovski, who will continue to serve as the key figure for the U23 side, despite a stint in Italy marked by mixed results so far.
Milan's latest investments haven't worked out, with Christopher Nkunku and Santiago Gimenez both arriving in the past 18 months but showing inconsistent contributions and low goalscoring returns.
Having served a ban while at Spurs and having now returned to Serie A to become Fiorentina's sporting director, Paratici gave a long interview to Corriere della Sera in which he revealed that he was actually very close to joining. 'Not in talks. We had closed the deal. Twice in the space of a fortnight, all that was missing was a signature. Then they told me it was over.'
AC Milan returns to Australia for the 2026 Pre-Season Tour, part of the men's first team's preparation for the upcoming season. On this occasion, the Rossoneri will face Inter Milan, bringing the Milan Derby beyond Australia's borders.
Most likely, by the end of the season, Igli Tare will leave. The relationship with AC Milan never took off, from certain market choices, to certain statements, starting from the summer and the famous Gimenez chaos. Hard to see it continuing.
When I came to Milan, I went inside the locker room just by myself. I saw the photos and the names around the locker room. I said 'wow'. In front of me, I have Kaka, Seedorf, Pirlo, Gattuso is here, and Maldini. Ronaldo, too. I say 'wow'. I need to play it cool. It was amazing.
He knows what to do with and without the ball. When he gives that to the team - not to me - he will play. The reason some players didn't play is that you can be excellent on the ball, but not good enough without it. Under me, you won't play in that case. I'm very clear about that.
Conte stated, 'It leaves us with a lot of enthusiasm and confidence... if we're up there in second place, we have to thank the players who filled in for this year's many absences.' He emphasized the extraordinary achievements of the team during challenging times.
