Italian press question Gonçalo Ramos after €74m Milan signing
The Italian Imprensa has expressed disappointment with Gonçalo Ramos, the €74 million AC Milan acquisition from PSG, saying his output falls far short of the price tag. In his first four appearances, the Portuguese striker has found the net only once, prompting harsh commentary from the country’s leading newspapers.
Ramos arrived in the summer as AC Milan’s costliest signing ever, with the club paying €74 million to secure him from Paris Saint‑Germain. The fee set a new record for the club, underscoring the high expectations placed on the Portuguese forward.
Since joining, he has featured in four matches under manager Ruben Amorim and has scored a solitary goal. The limited return has fueled the criticism circulating in the Italian media.
Italian press lambasts Ramos
Three of Italy’s biggest daily sports papers and a host of commentators have all voiced disapproval of Ramos’ performances. The consensus is that his contribution to the Milan attack has been minimal, especially given the size of his transfer fee.
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Critics demand a response
Corriere dello Sport wrote after Milan’s draw at Lazio that the Portuguese international added “very little to the Milan attack”, noting he had “no shots in the first half and a negligible presence in the second”. compared his form to that of Luka Modrić, calling it “as bad as Modrić”. Tuttosport was even harsher, stating “Gonçalo does not click, does not score and is invisible”.
In Corriere della Sera, journalist Carlos Passerini observed that Ramos “had few chances to shoot and his performance remains below the €74 million investment, needing time but must react”. Fabio Ravezzani of Telelombardia acknowledged his talent but highlighted a lack of decisive interventions, describing a “goal in four games” as a “far too poor record” and warning that without a game‑changing Ramos, no tactical system can deliver the expected results. He also noted that Ramos failed to threaten Juventus or the Lazio goalkeepers in the second half, never producing a dangerous shot.
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The ongoing scrutiny means every upcoming appearance will be closely watched by the Italian Imprensa, as Milan hopes the striker can justify the historic outlay.