AC Milan are expected to make some major changes to their squad this summer, and just not by hiring a new manager. In fact, according to a report, there are currently nine exit-bound players and that figure could still increase.
As reported by today’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport (see photo below), many players already have their bags packed, while the next few months will be decisive for others. Milan are ready for a revolution in the summer, including parting ways with some big names.
The big name on the list of departures is, of course, Theo Hernandez. His contract will expire in 2026 and the renewal talks aren’t exactly progressing. As such, with no agreement in sight, Milan would prefer to sell him for a decent figure while they still can.
Another relatively big name is Fikayo Tomori, who would have left already in January/February if it had been up to the club. Juventus made an offer that the Rossoneri were willing to accept and Spurs also did the same, so there wasn’t exactly a lack of options.
On the more doubtful side, i.e. players that could stay or leave, the biggest names are Mike Maignan and Rafael Leao. The goalkeeper hasn’t been performing at his best and while the renewal is expected, Milan would be willing to evaluate offers.
The same goes for Leao, who has been linked with big clubs almost every summer. He used to be completely unsellable in the Rossoneri’s eyes but that is no longer the case, especially if a hefty offer arrives early in the summer.
Finally, there are also some certainties like Malick Thiaw and Strahinja Pavlovic, as well as the youngsters Alex Jimenez and Francesco Camarda. Tijjani Reijnders is also set for a contract renewal and will certainly not part ways with the club. Below is the full breakdown…
Milan players to leave
- Theo Hernandez
- Fikayo Tomori
- Emerson Royal
- Alessandro Florenzi
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek
- Samuel Chukwueze
- Joao Felix
- Tammy Abraham
- Luka Jovic
Milan players at risk
- Mike Maignan
- Kyle Walker
- Filippo Terracciano
- Riccardo Sottil
- Rafael Leao
Milan players to stay
- Marco Sportiello
- Lorenzo Torriano
- Malick Thiaw
- Matteo Gabbia
- Strahinja Pavlovic
- Alex Jimenez
- Youssouf Fofana
- Tijjani Reijnders
- Warren Bondo
- Yunus Musah
- Christian Pulisic
- Santiago Gimenez
- Francesco Camarda
