At Milan, the mini-revolution led by Igli Tare and Massimiliano Allegri continues. In addition to the offensive department and the midfield, they will also have to resolve the uncomfortable situation that has arisen in defense—particularly concerning the full-back positions. On one hand, Theo Hernandez’s future is uncertain; on the other, there is the need to figure out how to move in the transfer market, especially after Kyle Walker’s departure, as his loan will not be converted into a permanent deal.
As for the Frenchman, Milan’s stance has been unequivocal: without a renewal (let us remember that his contract expires in 2026), the only path forward is a permanent sale. However, this scenario remains complex since the player rejected Al Hilal, and negotiations with Atletico Madrid recently ended in failure. If the sale does not go through, Theo seriously risks experiencing his final season with Milan as an outcast, effectively excluded from the squad.
In addition to this situation, Milan will also have to make decisions regarding players such as Emerson Royal, Alex Jimenez, Davide Bartesaghi, Alessandro Florenzi, and Filippo Terracciano. Starting with the first, the Brazilian missed the entire second half of the season due to a serious high-grade distractive injury to his right calf, which sidelined him until the end of the campaign. It will therefore be necessary to understand whether Allegri will decide to count on the former Tottenham man or if he will want to move on. Let us recall that in January, before the injury, Emerson Royal was truly one step away from a transfer to Galatasaray in Turkey.
Jimenez, on the other hand, is a player Milan is heavily counting on for both the present and the future. Even though there is the Real Madrid threat (as they hold a buy-back clause on the player), the Rossoneri are confident they can entrust the right flank to the Spaniard. However, the final decision will rest with Allegri.
As for Florenzi, the 1991-born full-back has a contract expiring on June 30, but Milan is reportedly considering offering the former Roma defender a one-year extension—mainly due to his leadership and the importance of keeping a locker-room figure within the squad. Bartesaghi, meanwhile, has a long-term contract until 2030 and could be developed by Allegri, who throughout his coaching career has often trusted young players. The situation is different for Terracciano, who has never convinced in a Milan shirt and may find opportunities elsewhere.
Besides departures, Milan also needs to speed up its efforts in terms of incoming transfers, and in this regard La Gazzetta dello Sport highlights a renewed interest from the Rossoneri in Lille’s full-back Tiago Santos. Young and quick, the 2002-born player could be the right reinforcement for Allegri. The French club values him at just 15 million euros, a figure that sporting director Tare might look to negotiate.
Source: Calciomercato.com
