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ā€œ....I’d have loved to play with Ibrahimovic. He’s a leader, he has character and he’s strong. It would’ve been nice to face him in training...." Gazzetta dello sport
 
The battle for Ismael Bennacer is hotting up, with reports Real Madrid have joined PSG and Manchester City in chasing the Milan midfielder.

It was revealed this week that there is a €50m release clause in the Algeria international’s contract, which could put the situation out of the Rossoneri’s hands.

Paris Saint-Germain have long been tracking the ex-Empoli man, with Manchester City joining the pursuit over the last few days.


Now Foot Mercato in France report that Real Madrid are also in the running for Bennacer’s signature, impressed by his performances at San Siro and in the Africa Cup of Nations, where he was named Player of the Tournament.

The priority for Zinedine Zidane is still Stade Rennais 17-year-old talent Eduardo Camavinga, but Bennacer is a more than viable option.

The 22-year-old was purchased from Empoli for €16m last summer, so Milan are set to make a healthy profit regardless.
 
AC Milan have a strong interest in signing Espanyol midfielder Marc Roca ahead of next season, according to a report.

The midfield department is the one area of the Rossoneri squad which looks set to undergo the biggest overhaul once the season is over. Lucas Biglia and Giacomo Bonaventura will leave on free transfers when their contracts expire, while there are doubts over the futures of Franck Kessie, Lucas Paqueta and even now Ismael Bennacer amid interest from abroad.

According to the latest from MilanNews, Milan have set their sights upon Espanyol’s 23-year-old central midfielder Marc Roca. The outlet adds that the club have made several enquiries and that his contract expires in 2022.

The Spaniard has made 24 appearances in LaLiga and has scored two goals so far this season. He mainly operates as a playmaker, and the Rossoneri are ā€˜very interested’ in view of the summer window.
 
Andrea Conti is favourite to start over Alexis Saelemaekers as right back while Calabria would start as left back instead of Laxalt against Juve in the Coppa Italia semifinals.
 
- Udinese has valued Rodrigo De Paul at 30-35 million euros. The amount is not negotiable.

- Juan Musso will rather stay in Udinese. The Zebrette team are reluctant to sell him.

Milan is interested in both players.

[La Gazzetta dello Sport]
 
At the end of this season, Lucas Biglia should leave Milan for free. The Argentinean should return to his homeland.

[Sportmediaset]
 
Alexandre Pato for Milan TV:

About Ibrahimović and Robinho:

They are completely different players, who have brought great enthusiasm to the locker room and all their experience. They gave us a helping hand.

About Allegri:

We were a great group with a great desire to win. There were many experienced players in the locker room who were a real example for us. We trained a lot with Allegri. He could count on the support of the whole club. As players, we immediately knew what the coach expected of us. Allegri introduced a new desire to win to the team.

About the 2011 Milan derby:

The defeat against Palermo was a heavy blow for us. Before the derby we trained very hard because we knew we had to win with Inter. I remember when I asked Abbiati to watch access to his goal and I would try to score a goal. After a few seconds I scored and I was sure we would win this match. We played a great match. In the second half I scored another goal and Cassano increased the lead after a penalty shot to 3:0.

About Scudetto in 2011:

I have many beautiful memories. At first I was not aware of what we did, but then I realized what it means to win the championship in Italy. I remember Ibra's kick during Cassano's interview or the run around the pitch with Oddo. For many days I watched photos from the celebration of the championship in Rome. This memory will stay in my heart forever.

I would like to see Milan again, who wins Scudetto. I hope this will happen soon.
 
AC Milan strongly interested in Spanish midfielder
Posted on June 8, 2020 by Rossonero


AC Milan are strongly interested in Spanish midfielder Marc Roca. The 23-year-old cost 25 million and is seen as a better alternative to Tonali.
Milannews.it reports that AC Milan are strongly interested in Espanyol midfielder Marc Roca. The Rossoneri have in fact asked several times for information on the Spanish player whose contract expires in 2022.

The 23-year-old is a left-footed defensive midfielder who shined last year in the European Under-21 Championship with Spain that he won and also scored a goal in the semi-final against France. Journalist Carlo Pellegatti describes Marc Roca as a better player than Sandro Tonali, a transfer target of Milan but destined to join Inter.

Raised in the youth sectors of Barcelona and Espanyol, Roca made his debut in the La Liga on 26 August 2016 when Quique Sanchez Flores launched him from the first minute against Malaga. The young midfielder ended that season with Espanyol with 25 appearances in all competitions.

The following season he did not play much but in 2018-19 Marc Roca established himself as one of the best midfielders in La Liga collecting a total of 40 appearances. After the success with Spain in the Under 21 European Championship, Roca, the untouchable defensive midfielder of Espanyol, also made his debut in the Europa League this season with the Spanish club.



The Spanish talent costs 25 million euros and is the classic midfield metronome with good physique and excellent passing. As for the position on the pitch, Roca can either play in front of the defense in a midfield of three or play alongside another central midfielder in a 4-4-2 formation. Milan are consider him as the ideal partner of Bennacer
 
Silvio Berlusconi says Monza are aiming for Serie A following their promotion to Serie B but that they ā€˜aren’t Milan’s third team. We have our own identity’.
Monza’s ascent to the second tier was confirmed earlier today, Berlusconi’s side having been top of their Serie C group – 16 points clear of second-placed Carrarese – before the coronavirus lockdown.
ā€œI never had any doubts about it,ā€ he told Il Cittadino.

ā€œWe started top we stayed there until the postponement. Now we’ll set up a top team to play in [Serie B].
ā€œPromotion to Serie A depends on many factors, but we know some of them well and we’ll do everything to exploit them.ā€
The Biancorossi are located in Brianza, just a stone’s throw away from the city of Milan, so will the 83-year-old’s former club and Inter have a new sibling if they are promoted again?
ā€œIt can be considered a compliment, but Monza aren’t Milan’s third team. Monza belong to the city of Monza, Brianza and its 900,000 inhabitants.
ā€œThe city has its own identity, which is different to Milan. You can only be totally in love with a team that you feel.
ā€œWith the players and coach, I’m doing what I always did at Milan: I’m always in touch with them, I give them advice, I stimulate them, I congratulate them for their performances on the pitch and, where needed, I’ll make some observations.
ā€œI haven’t lost the good habits I’ve always had.ā€
 
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