He knows he’s facing a complicated mission, but Igli Tare has a clear vision for Milan’s present and future. CEO Giorgio Furlani understood that clearly—he held a couple of meetings with Tare in the capital (the second one lasted five hours), and since then, the Albanian director has remained in constant contact with the club. The idea they share is to build a more Italian Milan, both on the bench and in the dressing room.
The team needs to be more Italian—or at least made up of players who know Serie A well through past and present experiences. Players with physical strength, explosiveness, and hunger. Preferably not too old.
Much will also depend on departures, but if Theo Hernandez leaves Milanello, one name to watch for the left flank is Destiny Udogie, currently at Tottenham and a national team player. Tare had already considered him during his time at Lazio, but Spurs had greater financial strength. Now, the former Udinese player is once again a serious target for Tare, and maybe this time the outcome will be different.
On the opposite flank—though pushed higher up the pitch—keep an eye on Dan Ndoye, who had a fantastic season with Bologna, helping them win the Coppa Italia in the final against Milan. Needless to say, if Italiano is appointed head coach, the Swiss player would be a very welcome addition. The same goes for Jens Odgaard, an attacking midfielder from Bologna.
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Udogie, Ndoye, and Odgaard: What links all three players is the high-intensity style of play that Tare likes, and so does coach Vincenzo Italiano.
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Top pick: Mario Gila
In defense, which Milan must rebuild given that Tomori and Thiaw have one foot out the door, Tare’s preferred choice is Mario Gila. He was the one who brought Gila to Lazio, and if the opportunity arises to bring him to Milan, Tare certainly won’t hesitate. Speaking of (former) Lazio players, also keep an eye on Luiz Felipe, who returned to Europe in January after his stint with Al-Ittihad. He hasn’t played much at Marseille, and if Tare calls…
In line with a more Italian Milan, don’t overlook Pietro Comuzzo, who recently renewed with Fiorentina and is also on Juventus’ radar (after Napoli’s failed attempt in the winter), as well as Giovanni Leoni of Parma and Diego Coppola of Hellas Verona. These three would be investments for both the present and the future.
What about Lorenzo Lucca?
In attack, the physical presence of Udinese’s center-forward could be a potential idea for Tare, who might even see a bit of himself in the number 17 for his physical and technical traits. Milan doesn’t currently have a striker like him, especially with the swap deal involving Abraham and Saelemaekers at a standstill with Roma.
Up front, Milan has also been scouting Federico Chiesa, who could represent an opportunity—a player to revive after a season spent in a supporting role at Liverpool. Tare has pulled off similar deals throughout his career. Perhaps he’ll add another to his record.
The dream is Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, but...
— It’s clear that if the Albanian director could choose one player to bring to Milanello, it would be Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, whom he discovered at Lazio. Prising him away from Al-Hilal, which paid €40 million and is paying him €20 million net per season, currently seems like fantasy football. Never say never, but for now, it’s more realistic that the search will focus on a midfielder with similar characteristics.
