Relegated in the first season due to the board's financial fraud.
Promoted back to the first division.
Significant player departures: Rafael Leão, Nico Williams, Theo Hernández, Mike Maignan.
Turned down an offer from Juventus, showing loyalty to AC Milan.
Team and Challenges
Aim: Win Serie A (Scudetto) and Champions League.
Current squad has potential:
Key players: Okafor, Daniel Maldini, Loftus-Cheek, Romero, and Nsoki.
New additions: Fabiano Parisi (left-back), Sandro Tonali (CDM).
Budget: €114 million for new signings.
Challenges: Opening matches against Juventus and Inter.
Transfer Deals
Need: A new CDM and left-back.
Signed Fabiano Parisi despite initial negotiation mistakes (€42 million).
Signed Sandro Tonali from Newcastle (€52 million).
Matches and Performance
Juventus Match: Loftus-Cheek scored, but lost heavily. Reason: adjustment back to Serie A level.
Inter Match: Won after Bastoni's red card bolstered AC Milan's chances. Goals from Maldini.
Inconsistencies: Struggles against lower-tier teams like Monza and Cremonese.
Cremonese Match: Defensive lapses led to unexpected losses.
Tactical Adjustments
Strategy shift to gegenpress to address performance issues.
Key players performing: Okafor (7 goals in 8 games), Maldini, and Loftus-Cheek.
Recent upturn: Back-to-back wins, climbed to 5th in Serie A.
Roma Match: Crucial win signaled potential for top-half success.
Budget and Squad Improvement
Realization of a need for stronger wingers.
Remaining budget: €22 million, insufficient for significant improvements.
Request to the board for additional funds to reinforce the squad.
Conclusion
AC Milan is in a rebuilding phase, aiming for consistent performance and ultimate goals of winning the league and competing in Europe. Board's support for additional funds will be crucial.