AC Milan Moves Closer to Signing Samuele Ricci from Torino

AC Milan is working hard to sign Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci. He is one of their main targets for the summer transfer window. Ricci wants to join Milan, so agreeing on personal terms is easy. The two clubs have been talking for months, and the discussions are getting more serious as summer approaches.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Milan has wanted Ricci since January, but Torino did not want to sell him then. Recently, the talks have sped up, and now the clubs are discussing a transfer fee. Torino wants between 30 and 40 million euros for Ricci, an Italian international who recently extended his contract until 2028. Milan has agreed with Ricci on personal terms, but the talks with Torino’s president, Urbano Cairo, are still a problem. Ricci wants to take the next step in his career and prefers Milan, even though other top Italian clubs like Inter Milan are interested.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Ricci, 23, had another strong season for Torino. He played in more than 30 Serie A games and performed well in midfield. AC Milan sees him as a key player to add to their team for the 2025-26 season. Milan finished third in Serie A this season, behind Inter and Juventus. Next year, Milan will play in the Champions League and wants to improve their midfield. Ricci is expected to be their biggest signing. Milan is also thinking about selling some players to pay for Ricci, as Torino’s price is high.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR MILAN AND RICCI?

The transfer window is opening soon, and Milan wants to finish the deal with Torino and get Ricci before preseason. Milan’s first game of the new season is in August, and Ricci’s arrival will strengthen their midfield, which already has Ismaël Bennacer and Tijjani Reijnders. Milan’s next big game is in the 2025-26 Champions League group stage. They aim to catch up with Inter, who finished first in Serie A. Torino ended eighth this season, just missing out on European competition. How they use the money from Ricci’s sale will shape their plans for the summer and next year.