With the arrival of Jashari, Milan completes a long-awaited and, in some ways, exhausting operation after a seemingly endless negotiation. All's well that ends well? Let's say yes, especially since there was a real risk that the deal might have dragged on even longer. Early August is better than the end of the month. This way, the player will have some time to settle in, get to know his teammates, and understand the tactical philosophy of the new coach, so he can hit the ground running.

It’s an investment in a potentially outstanding player, or perhaps even a phenomenal one, considering the fee involved. Milan believes deeply in Jashari and is convinced he can become a top-class player. After all, you don’t get named the best player in the Jupiler Pro League at 23 unless you have serious quality.
A strong Milan midfield
With the Swiss midfielder, Allegri now has a midfield of the highest level at his disposal. Modric is the cherry on top, though he's 40, he might still be very tasty.
Ricci has arrived too: an Italian player who still has room to grow. He doesn’t immediately catch the eye, but he’s extremely useful on the pitch.
There’s Fofana, who, in terms of player profile, is in my opinion very "Allegri-style," in addition to Loftus-Cheek, who (if fit) can almost feel like a new signing.
Without Tijjani Reijnders...
We’ll see who else will complete the department in due course, but even just these five players show that Milan has finally built a midfield with an organic vision—complete and equipped with all the necessary attributes, as per Calciomercato.com.
If there’s one shortcoming, it might be in the goal-scoring department. Reijnders’ goals will be missed: only Loftus, with his late runs into the box, has the potential to regularly find the net. The others, on paper, don’t have particularly strong scoring records.
On the podium
This can be compensated, however, by the wingers and the center-forward. What’s certain is that Milan will concede far fewer goals and will have a much more enjoyable and recognizable playing style compared to last season. This is one of the best midfield units in Italy. We’re on the podium—pick the position yourself…
