Marco Giampaolo will be the new coach AC Milan. The Italian could reportedly bring three Sampdoria players with him at San Siro.
Another year of transition for AC Milan. After holding tight the third spot for much of the season the Rossoneri suffered a total debacle in the final games and finished Serie A in fifth place. Once again AC Milan will play in Europa League, UEFA permitting, and not in Champions.
Leonardo and Gennaro Gattuso have left the club leaving Paolo Maldini in charge. The legendary number 3 will become the new technical director of the club while Marco Giampaolo will be appointed shortly as the new AC Milan coach.
First Maldini must complete his staff and find a new sporting director but the announcement of Giampaolo is just a formality. Sky Sports has revealed that the parties have been in contacts since March and the 51-year-old Italian coach will finally have have the chance to coach a top club.
During his many years in Serie A Marco Giampaolo has promoted several promising talents like Quagliarella, Patrick Shick, Zielinski, Leandro Paredes, Lucas Torereira and Saponara.
The new Milan will follow a similar path relying a lot on hot prospects. However, Giampaolo may not be the only arrival from Sampdoria because he would like to bring three players with him at Milan. Starting from the “new Modric”.
Marco Giampaolo will be the new coach AC Milan. The Italian could reportedly bring three Sampdoria players with him at San Siro.
DENNIS PRAET | CM
Belgium international Dennis Praet is the first name in Giampaolo’s list of targets. The 25-year-old central midfielder has established himself as one of the best players in his position in Serie A.
When describing his midfielder recently, Giampaolo said: “Praet can become the Modric of tomorrow“. That’s how much the Italian believes in Praet so it’s no wonder why he would want the 25-year-old with him at AC Milan.
Sampdoria signed Dennis Praet in 2016 from Anderlecht for 10 million euros. In his three years in Italy he has been a constant performer and seems ready for an important step forward.
According to reports, Sampdoria are willing to sell their most prized asset if an offer of 25 million euros arrived. When asked about the possibility of a transfer to AC Milan Praet said: “Milan? I’m am ambitious and ready for a top club“.
With Jose Mauri, Bertolacci and Montolivo leaving on a free transfer, and Bakayoko returning to Chelsea, AC Milan will need to sign several players to complete the midfield department. After Stefano Sensi, it seems like Dennis Praet could be the second summer signing.
Marco Giampaolo will be the new coach AC Milan. The Italian could reportedly bring three Sampdoria players with him at San Siro.
JOACHIM ANDERSEN | CB
The second player that may join Marco Giampaolo at AC Milan is Joachim Andersen. The 23-year-old Denmark defender has been named the new Skriniar after two fine seasons with Sampdoria.
First reports about AC Milan’s interest in Andersen emerged in March with Calciomercato reporting that Rossoneri scouts had been following the talented centre back in several games and were ready to battle Inter for his services.
Sampdoria acquired Joachim Andersen in the summer of 2017 for just 1,4 million euros from Twente. The young defender needed some time to settle in and establish himself as a regular starter.
Andersen has made 32 Serie A appearances this season. The talented youngster already possesses the calm of a veteran defender. Just like Praet, Sampdoria value him 25 million euros. Arsenal are also interested in the Sampdoria duo and are reportedly preparing an offer of 40 million euros.
Marco Giampaolo will be the new coach AC Milan. The Italian could reportedly bring three Sampdoria players with him at San Siro.
RONALDO VIEIRA | CM
The third, and last, player that could follow Marco Giampaolo at AC Milan is Ronaldo Vieira. Just like his fellow teammates, Vieira has been a revelation this season.
Sampdoria signed Ronaldo Vieira as a replacement for Lucas Torreira who moved to Arsenal. The 20 year old England U-21 international arrived from Leeds United for around 7 million euros.
Vieira is a natural central midfielder that can also play as attacking or defensive midfielder. He made 14 league appearances this season and would be the ideal replacement of Bakayoko.
La Gazzetta dello Sports reports that Ronaldo Vieira is available for 10 million euros. A fairly low figure considering his potential and age.
