Samuele Ricci remains one of the potential exit candidates at AC Milan, and he has reportedly been offered to Juventus.
Ricci made 31 appearances in his first season at Milan, amassing one goal and four assists. The former Torino captain played a lot despite having two champions in Adrien Rabiot and Luka Modric ahead of him in the pecking order.
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As per Calciomercato.com, the change in head coach is not great news for Ricci, whose characteristics are not conducive to Ruben Amorim’s playing style. The new manager would prefer players who operate differently than the Italy international in his two-man midfield.
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Despite having a contract until June 2029 and being a €23m investment, Ricci is not considered unsellable. The Tuscan midfielder’s agents have already begun exploring the market for potential landing spots.
In recent days, contacts have been made with both Juventus and Atalanta, with Ricci’s agents essentially offering their client. Carnevali and Massara are working on a more Italian Juve and Ricci is a name they know well, so much so that a swap deal with Federico Gatti was spoken about in January.
At Atalanta, the 24-year-old would have a significant endorser in Maurizio Sarri. The coach repeatedly requested him when he was at Lazio and now the opportunity may be there for the pair to work together in Bergamo.
Ricci is working diligently and ambitiously in this first phase of preseason with the clear goal of convincing Amorim. The Portuguese coach would like to avoid crowding the midfield, as currently there are seven players for two positions.
This is too much, even if Milan will once again go for the Europa League next season. Ricci is on his way out, but not at a bargain price: an offer of at least €20m will be needed to begin negotiations with Milan. Twelve months after his departure, Ricci could say goodbye to Milan.