Tag: AC Milan

AC Milan (Associazione Calcio Milan) is a professional soccer club based in Milan, Italy. The club was founded in 1899 and is considered one of the most successful and prestigious clubs in the world.

Throughout its history, AC Milan has had a great deal of success in domestic and international competitions. In Italy, they have won the Serie A league title 18 times, the Coppa Italia 5 times and the Supercoppa Italiana 7 times. In Europe, they have won the European Cup/Champions League 7 times, which is the second most by any club, behind Real Madrid. They also have won the UEFA Cup three times, and the UEFA Super Cup five times.

AC Milan’s home games are played at the San Siro Stadium, which they share with city rivals, Inter Milan. They have a huge fanbase in Italy and around the world. The team has a fierce rivalry with Inter Milan and is considered as one of the biggest Derby in the world. Over the years, many of the world’s best players have played for AC Milan, including legends such as Franco Baresi, Paolo Maldini, Marco van Basten, and Kaka.

In recent years, the club struggled in domestic and international level, but they are always looking to find ways to get back to the top and compete again in the European elite competitions.

Algeria's midfielder Ismail Bennacer (2nd-L) celebrates the trophy of best young player after winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Final football match between Senegal and Algeria at the Cairo International Stadium in Cairo on July 19, 2019. (Photo by MOHAMED EL-SHAHED / AFP)

Picture: Ismael Bennacer arrives in Milan for his medical – Arsenal to earn €4.8m

Ismael Bennacer has arrived in Milan for his medical, ahead of a reported €16m transfer from Empoli.

Italian media: Arsenal ‘back in the race’ for Ismael Bennacer

Arsenal are back in the race for their former player Ismael Bennacer, according to reports in Italy.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: Krystain Bielik during the Arsenal Training Session at at Koragah Oval on July 12, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Polish media: Bielik won’t get a chance at Arsenal – AC Milan want him

Krystian Bielik isn't going to get a chance to prove himself at Arsenal, according to reports in the Polish media, and AC Milan want to sign him.

Sources close to Dani Ceballos confirm his preferred transfer this summer

Sources close to Dani Ceballos are suggesting the Real Madrid midfielder's preference is to join Tottenham Hotspur, despite links to Liverpool, Arsenal and AC Milan.

Arsenal to receive €4.8m as Ismael Bennacer signs for AC Milan

Arsenal are set to receive at least €4.8m from Empoli after the Serie A club agree to sell former Gunner Ismael Bennacer to AC Milan.
Uruguay's midfielder Lucas Torreira attends a presse conference on July 5, 2018 at the Nizhny Novgorod stadium in Nizhny Novgorod on the eve of their Russia 2018 World Cup quarter final football match against France. (Photo by Martin BERNETTI / AFP)

AC Milan finally get the message about Lucas Torreira

AC Milan have reportedly moved on from Lucas Torreira because Arsenal are 'being difficult' in an hilarious Italian update.
BERGAMO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Chief Executive Officer Ivan Gazidis looks on before the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and AC Milan at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia on February 16, 2019 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Report: AC Milan banned from next season’s Europa League

AC Milan are out of next season's edition of the Europa League over FFP, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on January 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Italian media: Lucas Torreira is not for sale

Lucas Torreira is not for sale, even if AC Milan offer as much as €40m, according to reports in Italy.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal shoots and scores his teams second goal during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal and S.S.C. Napoli at Emirates Stadium on April 11, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal stand firm against Milan: No loan for Torreira

Arsenal aren't interested in a loan-to-buy deal for Lucas Torreira and they'd want at least €50m to sell him, according to reports, but the player has said he's happy, contrary to those same reports.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal reacts with the linesman during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal FC at The King Power Stadium on April 28, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Lucas Torreira happy at Arsenal

The AC Milan PR machine has moved up a gear as they try to sign Lucas Torreira but reports that he's not happy in London are all nonsense.
Lucas Torreira of Uruguay gets past Roberto Firmino Barbosa de Oliveira of Brazil during the International Friendly between Brazil and Uruguay at Emirates Stadium on November 16, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Claims Lucas Torreira wants transfer back to Italy: Arsenal unwilling to sell

Lucas Torreira wants to transfer back to Italy this summer according to reports in the country but Arsenal are unsurprisingly unwilling to sell.
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - MAY 29: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on May 29, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - MAY 29: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on May 29, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

No indication Lucas Torreira is unhappy despite claims

The AC Milan PR machine has moved up a gear as they try to sign Lucas Torreira so we now have to read reports that he's not happy in London.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

€8m up front, 2 yrs loan and option to buy: AC Milan’s obscene Lucas...

AC Milan have reportedly offered Arsenal some loose change they found under a seat in the San Siro and, laughably, there are reports that Arsenal have not closed the door on this nonsense surrounding Lucas Torreira.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal reacts with the linesman during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal FC at The King Power Stadium on April 28, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

AC Milan preparing €35-40m bid for Lucas Torreira: Arsenal want €50m

AC Milan are preparing a €35-40m bid for Lucas Torreira after appointing the Uruguayan's former club coach Marco Giampaolo as their manager, according to reports in Italy.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Ivan Gazidis can do one as Lucas Torreira admits he’ll be at Arsenal for...

AC Milan and Ivan Gazidis are 'dreaming' of landing Lucas Torreira but the midfielder has no plans to go anywhere.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on January 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Report: AC Milan interested in Lucas Torreira

AC Milan are interested in signing Lucas Torreira and bringing him back to Italy, according to reports in Italy.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal reacts with the linesman during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal FC at The King Power Stadium on April 28, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Ivan Gazidis wants Lucas Torreira at AC Milan

Ivan Gazidis and AC Milan are thinking about trying to get their grubby little hands on Lucas Torreira as the former Arsenal chief exec proves, once again, he cares not for Arsenal.
MILAN, ITALY - DECEMBER 02: Franck Kessie of AC Milan celebrates his goal from the penalty spot during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Parma Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 2, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Arsenal, Spurs and West Ham interested in Franck Kessie

Arsenal are reportedly interested in Franck Kessie, who is currently on loan with AC Milan from Atalanta.
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - JUNE 03: Shad Forsythe poses during the official team photocall of the German FIFA 2010 World Cup squad on June 3, 2010 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Oliver Hurst-Pool/Getty Images)

Ivan Gazidis starts poaching Arsenal staff

Shad Forsythe's wife posted a picture of him at AC Milan a few days ago and I wanted to see if any denials followed, but so far there has been silence.
Milan's CEO Ivan Gazidis (C), Milan's Brazilian technical director Leonardo (L) and Milan's Italian technical director Paolo Maldini, talk prior to the Italian Serie A football match between Torino and AC Milan on April 28, 2019 at the Grande Torino stadium in Turin. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP)

Ivan Gazidis helps Arsenal by annoying Leonardo at AC Milan

Ivan Gazidis's presence in Milan could force Leonardo out with the Brazilian tipped to replace Edu who is still said to be Arsenal-bound.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Arsenal FC CEO Ivan Gazidis speaks during the Western Sydney Wanderers Gold Star Luncheon at The Westin on July 14, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Ivan Gazidis wants 2nd Arsenal star

It was recently reported that Ivan Gazidis wants Laurent Koscielny but he apparently wants Henrikh Mkhitaryan too.

Shkodran Mustafi offered to AC Milan who are considering loan deal

Shkodran Mustafi has been offered to AC Milan, who are considering a loan deal for him at the end of the season, according to reports in Italy.

AC Milan considering €20m deal for Shkodran Mustafi on Ivan Gazidis’ recommendation

AC Milan are interested in signing Shkodran Mustafi this summer, after a recommendation from Ivan Gazidis, with a deal expected to cost them around €20m.

Ivan Gazidis wants Unai Emery

Ivan Gazidis reportedly wants to bring Unai Emery (or Mauricio Sarri) to AC Milan as he tries to turn the Italians into a Premier League club.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Arsenal FC CEO Ivan Gazidis speaks during the Western Sydney Wanderers Gold Star Luncheon at The Westin on July 14, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Ivan Gazidis leaving Arsenal suddenly makes sense

Ivan Gazidis wants to lure Mauricio Pochettino away from Tottenham as it finally becomes clear why he left Arsenal in the first place.

Yannick Carrasco admits trying to move in January

Yannick Carrasco has admitted that he'd love to return to Europe, after interest from Arsenal and AC Milan in January, but his club wouldn't let him go in the winter window.

Yannick Carrasco: I would love to go back to Europe – I tried to...

Yannick Carrasco has admitted that he'd love to return to Europe, after interest from Arsenal and AC Milan in January, but his club wouldn't let him go in the winter window.
UDINE, ITALY - NOVEMBER 04: Fernandez Saenz Jesus Joaquin Suso of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between Udinese and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on November 4, 2018 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal only club interested in Suso

Arsenal are reportedly 'thinking' about making a move for AC Milan's Suso and are the only club interested in him at present.
Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan and Sassuolo on March 2, 2019 at the San Siro stadium in Milan. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP / Getty Images)

Krzysztof Piatek explains why he supported Arsenal as a child

Krzysztof Piatek says he supported Arsenal as a child because of Arsene Wenger's playing style and the world-class players at the club back then.
UDINE, ITALY - NOVEMBER 04: Fernandez Saenz Jesus Joaquin Suso of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between Udinese and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on November 4, 2018 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal send scouts to watch €40m-man wanted by Tottenham

Arsenal had scouts in Italy to watch Suso once again as his AC Milan side beat Chievo 2-1 on Saturday.
AC Milan's Polish forward Krzysztof Piatek fights for the ball with Sassuolo's Turkish defender Merih Demiral during the Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan and Sassuolo on March 2, 2019 at the San Siro stadium in Milan. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP / Getty Images)

Krzysztof Piątek: Arsenal are one of my two favourite clubs

Quotes from AC Milan striker Krzysztof Piątek have emerged, with the player confirming Arsenal are one of his two favourite clubs abroad.

Details of Arsenal’s 2019/20 pre-season tour of the USA emerge

Arsenal will tour the USA in pre-season this summer, with details of the locations and opponents seemingly leaking on social media.

Arsenal meet with Suso’s agent as Tottenham consider €40m bid

Arsenal have reportedly met with AC Milan player Suso's 'entourage' with claims being made that the Italians 'are in no mood' to offer him a new deal however Spurs are said to be considering offering €40m for him.
SEVILLE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 08: Suso of AC Milan gestures during the UEFA Europa League Group F match between Real Betis and AC Milan at Estadio Benito Villamarin on November 8, 2018 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

Good news as AC Milan rely on Ivan Gazidis to block €40m Arsenal move

AC Milan are hopeful that Ivan Gazidis will be able to get Jesus Suso to renew his contract and remove his release clause amid ‘serious’ Arsenal interest.

AC Milan made late move to sign Denis Suarez ahead of Arsenal

AC Milan came in for Denis Suarez at the end of the January transfer window, hoping to take advantage of negotiations between Arsenal and Barcelona stalling, according to reports.
VALENCIA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 07: Denis Suarez of Barcelona arrives for the La Liga match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Mestalla on October 7, 2018 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)

Arsenal ‘only possibility’ for Denis Suarez but Barcelona delaying things

Arsenal are now the 'only possibility' Denis Suarez is considering this month, but a transfer is being delayed by Barcelona's recent change in stance.

Arsenal challenging 3 other clubs for AC Milan’s Franck Kessie

Arsenal are challenging Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain for the signing of AC Milan's Franck Kessie, according to reports in Italy.
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 03: Arsene Wenger manager / head coach of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final second leg match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal FC at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on May 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsene Wenger ‘70%’ to join AC Milan: Details still to be agreed

Arsene Wenger is '70%' likely to join AC Milan, according to reports in Italy, but there are still details to be agreed before a final decision.
Arsene Wenger and Ivan Gazidis of Arsenal

Ivan Gazidis targets Arsene Wenger to replace AC Milan manager after European elimination

Former Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis wants Arsene Wenger to join him at his new club, AC Milan, after current manager Gennaro Gattuso led the side to Europa League elimination on Thursday.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Arsenal FC CEO Ivan Gazidis speaks during the Western Sydney Wanderers Gold Star Luncheon at The Westin on July 14, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Italian media claim Ivan Gazidis will use his ‘hotline to Chelsea’ to secure signings...

Ivan Gazidis is set to use his 'hotline' to Chelsea to secure signings for AC Milan, including former Gunner Cesc Fabregas, according to reports in Italy.