Dribble Diaries

Milan signed five new players during the January transfer window, four of whom were formally revealed on deadline day, but Sergio Conceicao and Rossoneri fans may have to wait a little longer to see them in action. Milan had a busy January transfer window, signing Kyle Walker from Manchester City, Santiago Gimenez from Feyenoord, João Felix from Chelsea, Warren Bondo from Monza, and Riccardo Sottil on loan from Fiorentina. Meanwhile, Alvaro Morata joined Galatasaray, Davide Calabria was loaned out to Bologna, Noah Okafor to Napoli, and Ismael Bennacer moved permanently to Marseille. Which new Milan signings could face Roma? Milan will face Roma in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals on Wednesday evening, which could be an opportunity to see some of the new signings in action for the first time, but according to pre-match reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, none of Milan's deadline-day signings are expected to start. That does not rule out Walker making another appearance, since he ...

Denis Man scored his second goal in as many games for Parma just two minutes in, tapping in unmarked from a cross from the left. Milan surged into the game and began to control around the halfway point of the first half, with Zion Suzuki pushed into an outstanding save to deny Davide Calabria from a corner. Paolo Fonseca's team saw more of the ball as the half progressed, but couldn't produce an equalizer, falling behind for the second game in a row. Like their draw with Torino a week ago, they found their rhythm as the game progressed and were level just after the hour mark when Christian Pulisic tapped into an empty net after Rafael Leao crossed the ball to the USMNT forward. However, as they sought for the winner, the hosts startled them again 13 minutes later. Substitute Almqvist was the architect, racing down the left wing and setting up fellow substitute Matteo Cancellieri to restore Parma's lead in the dying moments. Milan pressed for a second equalizer, but despite ...

Despite being outplayed for much of the night, Milan held on to defeat Barcelona on penalties in a preseason friendly. Despite Barcelona's dominance in the first 20 minutes, Milan quickly took a 2-0 lead with goals from Luka Jović and Christian Pulisic. But Barcelona's possession and pressure would pay off just minutes later, as Robert Lewandowski cut the deficit in half. Youngster Pau Victor continued to make a name for himself after some outstanding preseason performances, giving a brilliant chipped assist for Lewandowski after the halftime break to level the LaLiga giants in style. Milan provided little in the way of attacking prowess once the Blaugrana leveled, and Paulo Fonseca's slew of changes did little to shift the momentum back in their favor. Nonetheless, the Serie A team held on as Barcelona pushed for a winner in the final minutes, forcing the game to penalties, as is common in preseason friendlies in the United States. After Ismaël Bennacer and Jules Kound...

As Milan moves closer to purchasing Roma's English marksman Tammy Abraham, the Giallorossi striker has prioritized the Rossonerri amid Premier League interest, while Roma considers three prospective counter-parts. According to Il Messaggero (via Milan News), with the signings of Artem Dovbyk and Matias Soule, the capital club is willing to surrender the former Chelsea and Aston Villa player to make place up front. Despite receiving inquiries from Premier League clubs West Ham and Everton, the 26-year-old has put a possible return to England on hold, citing a move to the Rossonerri as his top priority, with coach Paolo Fonseca's side expressing a strong interest in making the significant move happen. While coach Daniele De Rossi's side has set a €25 million price tag for Abraham, the Milanese club has no intention of matching that valuation and would rather add a player in the move to cut the transfer fee. The Giallorossi camp will review the list of prospective counter-p...

AC Milan is really pursuing Tammy Abraham and may shortly begin discussions with Roma. The English striker is on his way out of the Italian city, no longer regarded as a major member of the team's long-term plans, and has been connected with a number of other clubs. According to Sky Sport's Gianluca Di Marzio, Abraham has shown a preference for AC Milan over all other teams interested in him. The Rossoneri apparently approached Roma a while back but received no quick response. Milan may now continue talks in order to propose an exchange involving Luka Jovic. Di Marzio adds, however, that Roma is not particularly interested in Jovic. The situation may soon change, as the Giallorossi intend to profit from Abraham's sale by the end of the summer.

Alvaro Morata, a striker for Spain and Atletico Madrid, is close to joining Serie A heavyweights Milan, and negotiations are underway. The Rossoneri have decided to part ways with Joshua Zirkzee, who appears to be on his way to Manchester United. However, they have identified an option for the player, which appears to be Morata. Gianluca di Marzio has stated that the move for Morata is getting closer, with more progress expected following the EURO 2024 final between England and Spain over the weekend. Positive communication has taken place between the two parties, and it appears that his participation in the final is merely delaying the move. According to reports, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been vital to the deal, and he has been lobbying for the Spaniard's signing. The feeling is that an agreement with Morata on terms will be reached soon, and things appear to be going well.

New AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca has confessed the club needs a new striker, amid claims that transfer target Joshua Zirkzee wants to join Manchester United. At his presentation after joining the club as Stefano Piloi's successor, Fonseca stated, "We all know we need a center forward. We're working together to bring in the ideal striker with the correct characteristics. "If we want to play in the final third of the pitch, we need a player who can dominate in the final third."

Brazil star Ronaldinho was unmistakably optimistic about his country's chances in the Copa América 2024 in the United States this summer. The mood in the Brazil camp has been low as of late due to some disappointing performances, the most recent of which was a 1-1 draw with the United States, who were thrashed 5-1 by Colombia only days earlier. In an interview on Friday, the former Barcelona and AC Milan superstar gave his thoughts on Brazil's chances in the forthcoming event. "I'm not going to watch any of the games," he stated. "Everything is missing—determination, joy, and poor performance. I'm not going to watch a single game." Brazil begins their Group D campaign against Costa Rica on Monday. 

Milan will announce Stefano Pioli's departure soon, most likely before the season's last game against Salernitana. The Rossoneri are likely to finish in the Champions League spots this season, but Pioli's tenure at the club has now concluded, as expected. According to Antonio Vitiello of MilanNews, the Italian's departure will most likely be announced before the start of the game against Salernitana, and he will say goodbye to the fans at the end of the match. Talks between the manager's entourage and Milan have been ongoing for weeks, and Pioli has known he will go for a few days already. The discussions between the two parties are about reaching an agreement on Pioli's exit, as he has another year on his contract. A voluntary termination will be found, and terms will be agreed upon. Along with Pioli, Simon Kjaer and Olivier Giroud will bid the fans farewell at the end of the match.