Ac milan news 2018
Here are some notable news stories related to AC Milan from 2018:
January 2018:
- AC Milan appoints Gennaro Gattuso as their new head coach, replacing Vincenzo Montella. Gattuso, a former Milan player, signs a two-and-a-half-year contract. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Milan signs Argentine midfielder Lucas Biglia from Lazio on a free transfer. (Source: ESPN)
February 2018:
- AC Milan signs Portuguese forward André Silva from Porto for a reported €38 million. (Source: Goal.com)
- Milan's Chinese owner, Li Yonghong, is accused of failing to pay a €31 million loan to UEFA, which could lead to the club being banned from European competitions. (Source: The Guardian)
March 2018:
- AC Milan signs French defender Andrea Conti from Atalanta for a reported €24 million. (Source: Sky Sports)
- Milan's financial struggles continue, with reports suggesting the club is struggling to pay its players' wages on time. (Source: The Telegraph)
April 2018:
- AC Milan secures a spot in the Europa League quarterfinals by defeating Arsenal 5-1 on aggregate. (Source: ESPN)
- Milan's owner, Li Yonghong, is given a deadline by UEFA to pay the outstanding loan by June 30, 2018. (Source: BBC Sport)
June 2018:
- AC Milan's owner, Li Yonghong, sells a 49% stake in the club to Chinese businessman Li Honghua for €400 million. (Source: The Guardian)
- Milan signs Spanish midfielder Samu Castillejo from Villarreal for a reported €25 million. (Source: Goal.com)
July 2018:
- AC Milan signs Argentine midfielder Gonzalo Higuaín from Juventus on a two-year loan deal, with an option to buy. (Source: ESPN)
- Milan signs French midfielder Tiémoué Bakayoko from Chelsea on a two-year loan deal, with an option to buy. (Source: Sky Sports)
These are just a few of the notable news stories related to AC Milan from 2018. It was a tumultuous year for the club, with financial struggles, coaching changes, and significant player signings.