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  • I’m not thinking about Real Madrid – AC Milan star

    I’m not thinking about Real Madrid – AC Milan star

    AC Milan midfielder Brahim Diaz admits he’s not thinking about parent club Real Madrid.

    Los Blancos signed the former Malaga youth player from Manchester City in 2019, but he found game time hard to come by at the Bernabeu. He has been making a name for himself in Italy since arriving in 2020 and made his Spain debut earlier this year.

    “I’m focused on Milan, which are a big club and there’s not much more to say,” Brahim told Radio MARCA.

    “I wish [Real Madrid] all the best but I’m here now.”

    Despite his lacking of playing time under Zinedine Zidane, the 22-year-old had nothing but positive words for the former Real Madrid head coach.

    “Zidane is a legend as a player and as coach he’s been very good too,” said Brahim.

    “The affection is mutual, we get on very well and I know he likes my game. I worked hard for those minutes, I was very happy with him and he with me too.”

  • Arsenal offering Alexandre Lacazette to AC Milan

    Arsenal offering Alexandre Lacazette to AC Milan

    AC Milan are eyeing Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette.

    It appears that Arsenal are looking to shift him before his deal expires.

    Calciomercato.com says the France international could depart the club in January.

    They state that Arsenal have offered Milan the chance to bring him to the San Siro for nothing.

    And all that the Serie A side would need to do is pay his wages, which is believed to be in the region of £150,000-a-week.

  • I feel very Nigerian, says AC Milan defender Tomori

    I feel very Nigerian, says AC Milan defender Tomori

    AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori says he feels Nigerian owing to his upbringing as a child.

    The 23-year-old Canadian-born English footballer opted to represent England at senior level, and to date, he has represented the Three Lions once. The centre-back featured against Kosovo on November 17 during the 2020 Uefa Euro qualifiers.

    In a recent interview, the defender went on to explain the meaning of his name and his feelings.

    “My name is Nigerian and it means, ‘God has filled me with joy, it is typical in Nigeria to give such names,” Tomori told DAZN as quoted by MilanPress.

    “I feel very Nigerian, when I was little my parents spoke to me in the local language and I ate typical Nigerian food.”

  • UCL: Liverpool comeback sinks AC Milan in epic showdown

    UCL: Liverpool comeback sinks AC Milan in epic showdown

    Premier League side Liverpool had to come from behind to win a Champions League thriller against AC Milan at Anfield.

    Jurgen Klopp’s team laid siege to Milan’s goal from the start, taking a deserved early lead when former Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori deflected a cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold into his own net.

    Liverpool, who missed the chance to double their advantage when Mohamed Salah’s penalty was saved by keeper Mike Maignan, were stunned when Milan struck twice in the space of seconds right on half-time after being completely outplayed to take the lead through Ante Rebic and Brahim Diaz.

    Klopp’s side regrouped to subject Milan to intense pressure once more after the break and were rewarded for their stirring comeback, Salah making amends after his penalty miss by equalising from close range after 48 minutes when he was superbly set up by Divock Origi.

    And as the traffic became one-way once more with Anfield turning up the volume, Jordan Henderson rifled home his first Champions League goal for seven years in the 69th minute when Milan could only partially clear a Liverpool corner to settle this richly entertaining Group B opening game.

  • Why I won’t play in England – Kjaer

    Why I won’t play in England – Kjaer

    AC Milan defender Simon Kjaer admits he’s resisted offers from the Premier League.

    The Dane has been linked with the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham.

    But the 32 year-old told TV3: “I have had my opportunities to go there, but it has never been the right thing for me. I have always liked a good climate and good food. Since I came down here when I was 19, it has always weighed incredibly high for me to be in the south.

    “That was also why I went to Turkey and Spain so I could get challenges that lay in it.

    “I have always been open to learning something new, but I am also a place where I want to do everything in the whole world to be there as long as possible, where the framework is right for me. So I have absolutely no plans to go to England.”

  • Abraham, Giroud score first Serie A goals

    Abraham, Giroud score first Serie A goals

    Tammy Abraham scored his first Serie A goal in Roma’s win at Salernitana as Olivier Giroud opened his AC Milan account with a double against Cagliari.

    Abraham swept home a classy finish from just inside the area for Roma’s third against their newly promoted hosts.

    The England striker was also involved in the second goal for Jose Mourinho’s side as Jordan Veretout struck, while Lorenzo Pellegrini scored twice.

    Giroud, meanwhile, scored Milan’s third and fourth as they beat Cagliari 4-1.

    The 34-year-old France forward, a team-mate of Abraham at Chelsea for the past two seasons, guided home a first-time finish from Brahim Diaz’s pass and netted from the spot after Kevin Strootman handled.

    All five goals came in the first half at the San Siro, with Sandro Tonali curling home a sublime early free-kick to put the hosts ahead.

    Cagliari levelled through Alessandro Deiola but Diaz diverted home Rafael Leao’s shot to restore Milan’s advantage before Giroud’s double wrapped things up by half-time.

    Roma and last season’s Serie A runners-up Milan, who last won the title in 2011, are among five sides to have begun the new campaign with two wins from two, alongside Lazio, Inter and Napoli.

  • Giroud has early message for AC Milan fans

    Giroud has early message for AC Milan fans

    Olivier Giroud has sent an early message to AC Milan fans.

    The former Chelsea striker arrived on Thursday and had his medical on Friday, before completing the transfer with his signature.

    Milan officially announced the arrival of Giroud on their official website today and he has now sent a message to the Rossoneri fans.

    “Hi Milan fans,” he wrote online. “I’m very proud to have Italian origins and I can’t wait to start this exciting adventure with you.

    “I thank Ivan Gazidis, whom I have known for a long time, Paolo Maldini, Frederic Massara and coach [Stefano] Pioli for the welcome. Forza Milan.”

  • Real Madrid midfielder returns to AC Milan

    Real Madrid midfielder returns to AC Milan

    Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Diaz has extended his stay at AC Milan, where he was on loan last season.

    The new loan arrangement is for two more years without an option to buy, and the Italians will pay €4m for the deal.

    His good performances have impressed in the Italian capital and he will stay there for two more seasons before returning to Madrid.

    Hakan Calhanoglu,now of Inter Milan, leaving has opened the doors to Brahim to stay, and in fact become the heir to his No 10 shirt.

    It’s similar to the Martin Odegaard loan to Real Sociedad, Madrid reserve an option to bring him back at the end of the first year if the three parties agree.

  • Chelsea striker Giroud in Milan at La Madonnina clinic

    Chelsea striker Giroud in Milan at La Madonnina clinic

    Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is undergoing an AC Milan medical this morning.

    With a bid accepted by Chelsea and personal terms over a two-year contract agreed, Giroud was snapped outside the famous La Madonnina clinic in Milan.

    It is at the La Madonnina where Milan hold their medicals and Giroud is currently undergoing tests.

  • Maldini confirms Chelsea striker joining AC Milan

    Maldini confirms Chelsea striker joining AC Milan

    AC Milan technical director Paulo Maldini has confirmed Olivier Giroud will complete a move to the club.

    Milan reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign the French striker for €2m.

    The 34-year-old is now travelling to Milan to undergo a medical.

    “Yes, [Giroud] should arrive tomorrow,” Maldini told DAZN.

    “Olivier is a champion and a fresh winner of the Champions League.

    “He is a very reliable player, what we were looking for since we need experienced players like him.

    We are the youngest team in Serie A.”

    Maldini also didn’t rule out signing another striker.

    “A young striker could also arrive,” he added.

    “The idea is to lay the foundations for the team and then perhaps wait for the final phase of the transfer market.”