The signs from day one of AC Milan’s preseason

The primary open coaching session of the 2025 preseason came about on Monday night for AC Milan, and there have been some attention-grabbing indicators.

It was a busy day for the brand new head coach Massimiliano Allegri, who firstly led the crew in a morning session at Milanello. As soon as that was performed, he travelled to Casa Milan for his unveiling press convention, talking at size alongside Igli Tare in regards to the plans for 2025-26 and past.

Then, he shuttled again to Milanello as a way to be with the crew for the second session of the day on the outside pitch. It had already been declared that this could be an open coaching that means followers may very well be there, and there was largely a heat welcome.

The Curva Sud had been absent from the raduno for the second straight yr, however there have been nonetheless some attention-grabbing indicators that got here from the night coaching.

A chat earlier than and a heat welcome

Because the supporters waited exterior the fence for the crew to return out, a banner was unveiled that straightforward learn: “Welcome again Max.” It could be honest to say the return of the coach 11 years after his first stint ended has reignited some enthusiasm after a dreadful 2024-25 marketing campaign.

Additionally current was Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Senior Advisor of RedBird Capital Companions, who stopped to speak with Allegri after greeting all of the gamers.

The Livorno-born coach and the previous Swedish striker received the 2010-11 Scudetto collectively, the 18th within the historical past of the Rossoneri. That they had a reasonably lengthy dialog and a hug that was nostalgic, but additionally constructive for the longer term.

Zlatan #Ibrahimovic at Interview in Milan with Massimiliano #allegri. The entire administration on the sidelines 👍 (through @antovitiello and @antonello_gioia) pic.twitter.com/aoqffan7wu is current

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A hostile reception

In accordance to what’s being reported by MilanNews, there have been two members of the present administration that didn’t fairly get the identical constructive response that others did.

The CEO Giorgio Furlani arrived by automobile on the coaching floor and he was booed by some Milan followers. Though he has in idea ‘stepped apart’ a bit extra, given the hiring of a brand new director in Tare, it confirmed the place the sentiment of sections of the fan base is.

Then, Paolo Scaroni – the membership’s president – additionally entered the scene at this second and was equally greeted by some boos from the supporters current.

Gabbia leads the way in which, new males sighted

Stories emerged on Friday that Matteo Gabbia was the primary individual to reach on the coaching complicated in Carnago, even beating Allegri by a couple of minutes.

Because the gamers strolled out onto the plush outside pitch at Milanello, Gabbia was main them once more. It’s most likely nothing, however it may be one thing given Allegri needs to lean into Milanismo and the sense of belonging.

👋 The gamers are out for the primary open coaching session of preseason!

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One of many key additions to the employees is Bernardo Corradi. The previous Inter, Lazio and Manchester Metropolis striker left a place as Italy U20 nationwide crew coach to hitch again up with Allegri, and this isn’t one thing to be underestimated.

Corradi is a really extremely rated coach, having labored his manner up from Italy U16 in 2019 to Italy U20. To poach him from the FIGC can solely be a very good factor.

🤝 Welcome to the employees, Bernardo Corradi!

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– AlwaysMilantv (@sempremilantv) July 7, 2025

Talking of latest faces, Samuele Ricci acquired a run-out in entrance of the Milanisti for the primary time. His signing was made official on Friday and he has taken the quantity 4 shirt.

🆕 The brand new man, Samuele Ricci 👋

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Particular person chats and a huddle

What was attention-grabbing to notice was that Allegri was not frightened to tug sure gamers to 1 aspect through the session, presumably for some phrases of recommendation and/or some encouragement.

He grabbed Alex Jimenez, a participant that may have an attention-grabbing position within the season to return. With the change to a 3-4-3 underneath Sergio Conceicao he was the beginning wing-back, however presuming Allegri goes with a flat again 4, it stays to be seen whether or not the Spaniard shall be used as a full-back or winger.

🗣️ A chat between Allegri and Jimenez

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Strahinja Pavlovic falls into the class of a participant with an intriguing destiny. He was not a longtime starter within the first a part of final season however, similar to Jimenez, the change to three-at-the-back helped him cement a spot. Will he be a part of the primary alternative centre-back pairing?

The primary indications of Max Allegri to #Pavlovic 🔴⚫️👀! Will he be the defensive central proprietor of #Milan? pic.twitter.com/rryqotpkk3

– Luca Maninetti (@luchaninetti) July 7, 2025

One of many heart-warming bits to see was Rafael Leao chatting with Max and having a chuckle. Provided that the coach needs to take him to the following degree – as confirmed in his presser in the present day – the truth that they’ve immediately struck up a constructive relationship looks as if a very good signal.

😂 Any concepts what Allegri stated to make Leao chuckle?

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– AlwaysMilantv (@sempremilantv) July 7, 2025

Lastly, we finish with the huddle that the brand new coach referred to as everybody in for. Togetherness and unity has been one of many key messages preached (and by Allegri himself) given how fragmented and disjointed every thing felt final season. Let’s hope that every one these good indications manifest into a superb season.

📢 Allegri gathers the troops for a chat

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– AlwaysMilantv (@sempremilantv) July 7, 2025