AC Milan Sign Young Striker Alex Castiello for Academy

AC Milan have signed young striker Alex Castiello from Atalanta for their youth team. The 18-year-old will sign a contract today, staying with Milan until June 2028, with an option to extend.

WHAT HAPPENED?

AC Milan have brought in talented striker Alex Castiello from Atalanta‘s academy. The Italian, born in 2007, will sign a long-term contract tonight. This move shows Milan’s commitment to strengthen their youth team with top Italian talent as they aim to develop future first-team players.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Castiello has grown in Atalanta’s respected youth system, with the club since his early academy days. The forward is versatile, able to play as a pressing forward, shadow striker, or target man. AC Milan are 3rd in Serie A, four points behind leaders Inter and two points behind second-placed Juventus, with four matches left in the season.

The signing matches Milan’s recent focus on recruiting promising young talent along with big-name signings for the first team. Reports of Bernardo Silva being linked to the club suggest Milan is following an ambitious transfer strategy for next season, aiming to compete with their city rivals.

WHAT NEXT FOR CASTIELLO?

The young striker will likely start with AC Milan’s U19 squad, where he’ll continue his development in the Primavera 1 youth league. If he shines at youth level, Castiello could be fast-tracked into first-team practice sessions under manager Stefano Pioli, who is open to integrating young talent into the senior team.

Milan has an important match this weekend against 6th-placed Roma at the San Siro as they try to secure their Champions League spot for next season. With a five-point lead over 5th-placed Napoli, the Rossoneri are well-positioned to qualify for Europe’s top competition, potentially giving Castiello the chance to experience elite European football during his developing years at the club.