It has been repeated often in recent weeks that if Milan truly wants to fight for the Serie A title until the end, they need to be active in the January transfer window and bring in reinforcements in defence, on the right flank, and in attack.
All of this is correct, but there is an important detail to add about potential new signings: they must not be gambles or players who need time to adapt. Milan needs players who are ready.
"Ready", for example, would be Thiago Silva, who will leave Fluminense at the end of 2025 and has reportedly already said goodbye to his teammates. His plan is to attempt a new adventure in Europe and perhaps try to convince Carlo Ancelotti to call him up for Brazil in the World Cup next summer. And who knows, the gates of Milanello might reopen in January. Despite turning 41 in September, the Brazilian could be very useful to Milan, which needs a player in defence, as in other areas, who can contribute from day one, as relayed via those at Milan News.
Thiago Silva like Luka Modric?
In recent seasons, Thiago Silva has shown he is still capable of performing at a high level and could follow the path of Luka Modric, who has become a key player for Max Allegri’s team even at 40. With his quality, experience, and leadership, the Brazilian defender would not need an adaptation period, both because he already knows the Rossoneri environment from 2009 to 2012 and because, like the Croatian, he is a champion who adapts immediately to any league. What will Milan decide at Casa Milan? They need a ready defender, and perhaps there is no one better than Thiago Silva.
