Samuele Ricci Arrives In Milan To Complete €25m Move

Samuele Ricci has arrived in Milan to finish his transfer from Torino to AC Milan. The deal is worth €25 million, including extra payments. This move is a big boost for Milan’s midfield before the Serie A season starts.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Ricci arrived in Milan on July 2 for his medical check-up and to sign his contract with AC Milan. The agreement with Torino took a long time, starting back in January. Ricci will sign a five-year contract with an option for a fifth year. The total transfer fee, including add-ons, is confirmed to be €25 million. Since joining Torino in 2022, Ricci has been an important player and has earned 10 caps for the Italian national team.

According to a previous report, Samuele Ricci will sign a five-year contract with AC Milan.

A previous report confirmed that Ricci has 10 appearances for the Italian national team.

MILAN’S MIDFIELD REBUILD

AC Milan is revamping its midfield to compete at the top of Serie A. Last season, Milan finished eighth, which is a drop from their performance in previous seasons; they had issues with consistency, especially in midfield. Ricci, a 23-year-old defensive midfielder, played in 36 matches for Torino last season, scoring one goal and providing two assists. Torino finished the season in tenth place, while Milan aims to bring in young, Italian talent to strengthen the team for the future. Ricci is Milan’s second midfield signing this summer, showing the club’s desire for a title challenge.

According to a previous report, Samuele Ricci played 36 matches last season for Torino, scoring one goal and assisting two.

A previous report indicated that Torino ended the season in tenth place.

AC Milan finished eighth in Serie A last season, according to a previous report.

WHAT NEXT FOR AC MILAN AND RICCI?

Milan will announce Ricci’s signing after he completes his medical and paperwork. The club’s preseason starts next week as they prepare for their opening Serie A match against Cremonese, who gained promotion from the Serie B last year. Before that, Milan play Bari for the Coppa Italia. Milan wants to close the gap with Inter, who finished second, 19 points ahead. Ricci is expected to compete for a starting spot immediately and could debut in the season opener if he integrates well with the team.

Inter finished second in Serie A last season, as noted in a previous report.