Why AC Milan Should Be Crowned Champions of The 23/24 Summer Transfer Window
“The day this is football, I’m not in the job anymore.” – Jurgen Klopp
This statement came right after Manchester United acquired Paul Pogba from Juventus for 110 million euros in the summer of 2016. Since then, Klopp has acknowledged that change happens in football.
Unbeknownst to those involved in that transfer, it set off a seismic shift in soccer betway and the entire football market, so building a strong squad became increasingly about the money spent.
Agents and agencies became more savvy about the football money market, dealing substantial blows to numerous clubs due to the rising costs of doing football business.
Success in the transfer window is now a much bigger deal than ever before. And for this year’s summer window, AC Milan are arguably the unanimous winners.
AC Milan didn’t just sign new players. They also created revenue selling, paving the way for talented young players to succeed.
While every transfer carries risks, AC Milan’s new arrivals suggest a potential return to European powerhouse status.
Let’s see how it unfolded.
The Case for AC Milan as Winners
It all began with the sale of Sandro Tonali to Newcastle United for £60 million. It seemed a normal move for neutrals, but AC Milan fans were not pleased despite the club-record fee.
Tonali’s departure and a few other outgoings opened up a much larger budget. Within weeks, AC Milan completed signings like Samuel Chuckueze, Tijjani Reijnders from PSV, Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea, Luka Jovic, Musah, Marco Pellegrino, Marco Sportiello, Luka Romero, Noah Okafor, and Christian Pulisic — the latter two combining this weekend to give AC Milan the win.
All eyes were on AC Milan and their summer business for the first time in a while. In a somewhat covert manner, Milan secured some of Europe’s most sought-after young talents.
The new squad looks formidable, not just in Serie A but in Europe too. Keeping talisman Rafa Leao amidst significant interest was an equally significant move.
After all transfer business concluded, pundits and European reporters unanimously agreed that AC Milan’s overall business was significantly superior to most other clubs.
What The Future Holds For AC Milan
AC Milan currently feels like a team in mutation; the style of football and the personnel on the pitch are more exciting than the club has had in a while.
This indicates that the board is concerned about the club’s long-term success in all competitions and has devised a plan to make it possible.
And with plans to build a 70,000 seater stadium in the works,most would deem AC Milan the poster club for progress.
Football is still a game of unknowns, so even though the moves look good on paper, it remains to be seen if they work out on the pitch and provide the success the club stakeholders long for.
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