Ac milan transfer news 2017
Here are some of the notable transfer news and rumors surrounding AC Milan in 2017:
Summer Transfer Window (July-August 2017)
- In: André Silva (Porto, €38 million), Franck Kessié (Atlético Madrid, €24 million), Héctor Muñoz (Real Madrid, free transfer), Andrea Conti (Atalanta, €24 million), Fabio Borini (Liverpool, €3.5 million), Andrea Petagna (Pro Vercelli, €16 million)
- Out: Carlos Bacca (Villarreal, €29 million), Luiz Adriano (Spartak Moscow, €8 million), M'Baye Niang (Watford, €11 million), Alessandro Costa (Pescara, loan), Mattia De Sciglio (Juventus, €12 million)
Winter Transfer Window (January 2018)
- In: Lucas Paquetá (Sport Recife, €35 million), Ricardo Rodríguez (VfL Wolfsburg, €17 million), Andrea Bertolacci (Genoa, €16 million)
- Out: Giacomo Bonaventura (Fiorentina, €10 million), M'Baye Niang (Stade Rennais, €12 million), Gabriel Paletta (Lazio, €2.5 million)
Some notable transfer rumors surrounding AC Milan in 2017 include:
- The club was linked with several high-profile strikers, including Gonzalo Higuaín, Mauro Icardi, and Alexandre Lacazette, but ultimately signed André Silva from Porto.
- There were rumors of a potential move for Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanić, but the deal never materialized.
- AC Milan was also linked with a move for Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matić, but the deal was ultimately rejected by the Blues.
- The club was interested in signing Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan, but ultimately signed Lucas Paquetá from Sport Recife instead.
Overall, AC Milan's transfer business in 2017 was marked by a focus on rebuilding the team's attacking options, with the signings of André Silva, Franck Kessié, and Lucas Paquetá. The club also made some key defensive signings, including Andrea Conti and Ricardo Rodríguez.