Alessandro Florenzi, a former AC Milan player who had shared the dressing room with Yunus Musah, spoke to the American through Sky's microphones after Milan's derby victory over Inter: "I want to congratulate you because you have gone through two seasons that have not been easy. I know you are a lad who has suffered a lot but who has never given up. I can guarantee that because I have watched you work alongside us for years. It has truly been a great pleasure, so first of all, congratulations, and don't let it go to your head. But I am sure you won't because you are a good lad."
These are direct and sincere words from someone who experienced the AC Milan atmosphere and, above all, the 23-year-old American midfielder's journey at the club. He owes a great deal, if not everything, to Ruben Amorim: the Portuguese coach has completely revitalised him after two very difficult seasons, putting his trust in him from day one and receiving plenty of hard work and commitment in return.
Yunus Musah is important for Amorim
In Ruben Amorim's tactical project, a player with Musah's characteristics is absolutely essential: an important engine, great ability to turn a phase of play from passive to active, and excellent qualities in transition. He also possesses considerable tactical versatility, which allows him to play in several positions. Against Genoa, Amorim even deployed him as a left-back.
Musah's season so far has seen him make 11 league appearances, for a total of 759 minutes played, and three appearances in the Europa League, with 222 minutes played. He plays a lot, if not always.
He could renew
Amorim is not the only one satisfied with Musah's performances. The club's entire sporting management is also pleased, wries Calcio Mercato. The maagement, in fact, is reportedly open to the possibility of extending his contract, which expires in 2028, and it was discussed internally in recent days.
Recent contacts with the player's entourage have served to begin evaluating the possibility of renewing his contract. Things are still at a very early stage.
Musah currently earns around €2 million per season and, if he maintains this level, he could renew his contract with Milan before the end of the season.
