Alessandro Costacurta has praised AC Milan’s signing of Koni De Winter, but is concerned about the strikers linked.
Milan look set to complete the signing of De Winter from Genoa to replace Malick Thiaw, after a blitz over the weekend that took less than 24 hours to reach the finish line. He will join in a deal worth €20m, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Meanwhile, sporting director Igli Tare is believed to have stayed behind in England despite the squad flying back to Italy on Sunday. This is because he wants to personally do more work on the Rasmus Hojlund operation, and the Dane is apparently now open to joining.
Costacurta spoke live on a segment for Sky Italia on Sunday night and was asked for his thoughts on the latest business that the Rossoneri are doing, with his words transcribed by Calciomercato.com.
Koni De Winter looks set to arrive…
“He’s definitely a guy who’s grown, and I think he can do so further. The issue is this: if he can improve further, he could truly be part of a great team.
“The real problem in Milan’s last few years has been the performances of the defenders, and this problem can only be solved by the players’ individual growth. Until these players improve, Milan won’t get anywhere.”
Hojlund and Vlahovic are linked…
“Neither is extraordinary, but both can help. If the team helps them, they can lend a hand, but neither of them scores goals on their own. Milan have chosen a coach who can help them win, but I’m not so sure this team can help the centre-forward.
“In my opinion, Milan needs a sensational centre-forward, and neither Hojlund nor Vlahovic are that. For example, Gimenez, in my opinion, is no less than either of them.”
