Milan’s rebuild hinges on Amorim’s seven-player sale list
Ruben Amorim has identified seven senior players at AC Milan as surplus to his rebuilding plan, placing them on the market to free up wages and create space for new signings. The Portuguese coach’s list marks a decisive step toward reshaping a squad that has struggled to meet his tactical vision.
Players earmarked for departure
The names highlighted for possible exits include defender Fikayo Tomori, midfielder Christopher Nkunku, midfielder Youssouf Fofana, defender David Odogu, left‑back Pervis Estupinan, forward Santiago Gimenez and forward Philip Terracciano. These athletes have been singled out as not fitting Amorim’s project for the upcoming season.
Interest has already surfaced for some of the listed players. The reported that Coventry City, led by former manager Frank Lampard, is monitoring Tomori, while Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest and Villarreal have shown interest in Fofana. The club’s scouting network is expected to field offers in the coming weeks.
Transfer market constraints and contract timelines
One of the main obstacles to Amorim’s plan is the lack of outgoing transfers, which stalls the arrival of reinforcements. Contracts play a crucial role: Tomori and Jesse Loftus‑Cheek are tied to Milan until June 2027, whereas Fofana, Tariq Musah and Rafael Leão remain under contract until June 2028.
Long‑term deals also limit flexibility. Estupinan’s contract runs until June 2030, Ricci is secured until June 2029 with an optional extra year, and Gimenez enjoys a similar extended term. The prolonged commitments mean that without sales, the club cannot activate its budget for new signings.
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Strategic meeting and future plans
Amorim met with Milan’s directors on Thursday the 13th to outline his tactical blueprint and discuss squad restructuring. The discussion also covered the future of left‑winger Rafael Leão, whose name has been linked with Galatasaray and Leeds, and who has publicly expressed a desire to leave the Rossoneri.
Por, the Portuguese word for “by”, appears in the original briefing, underscoring the linguistic roots of the report. Amorim’s aim is to implement his system swiftly, avoiding the delays experienced during his brief spell at Manchester United, and to restore Milan to the top of Serie A and European competition after a fifth‑place finish that excluded the club from the Champions League.
Only three new players have arrived at Milan so far, highlighting the urgency of clearing squad space. The club’s hierarchy has pledged rapid support in the transfer market, refusing to wait until the end of August to finalize deals.
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The next Serie A fixture arrives on Sunday the 23rd, when Milan travels to face their opponents, a match that will test Amorim’s reshaped squad and set the tone for the remainder of the campaign.