Following the departures of three right-backs compared to the start of 2024-25, AC Milan need to reinforce the position and Fiorentina’s Dodo is at the top of the wish list.
Milan started this past season with Davide Calabria, Alessandro Florenzi and Emerson Royal for the right-back role. Alex Jimenez then joined from the Futuro side, while Kyle Walker arrived on loan from Manchester City. Only two of these players are still in the squad, though.
One of them is Jimenez, who isn’t considered a right-back by Max Allegri, leaving just Emerson Royal who is expected to leave. In short, as reported by Corriere dello Sport this morning (see photo below), Milan need to reinforce the right-back position as soon as possible.
Dodo, who currently plays for Fiorentina, has ended up at the top of the wish list after a very solid season for La Viola. The 26-year-old ‘only’ had six assists in 35 league appearances but he consistently performed on a high level (which Milan experienced themselves this past season).
The newspaper didn’t mention any price tag for the Brazilian, but Fiorentina are bound to ask for some money considering his displays. It’s possible that an agreement could be reached at around €20m, while the salary wouldn’t be too high either.
