AC Milan shows no signs of slowing down. After officially completing the signing of Gonzalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain — a record-breaking deal in the club’s history — the Rossoneri management has already shifted focus to the next chapter of the 2025/2026 transfer window. Jerry Cardinale travelled to Lisbon, where he spent over four hours with head coach Sergio Amorim to map out the club’s upcoming transfer strategy.
Cardinale Takes the Wheel: A New Hands-On Approach
The RedBird Capital owner is presenting himself in a distinctly different light compared to previous seasons. Where once his presence in Italy was rare and largely distant from day-to-day club affairs, Cardinale now appears to be directly driving the decision-making process. The lengthy meeting with Amorim in Lisbon speaks volumes about a personal involvement that goes well beyond financial oversight. The agenda was clear: build on the Gonzalo Ramos signing and identify the next priority — a central defender.
This new hands-on approach from Cardinale coincides with another key club milestone: at Casa Milan, Calvelli has been officially appointed as the new CEO, completing the new leadership structure that will support transfer operations going forward. It was precisely this reorganised structure that enabled the swift completion of the deal with PSG for Gonzalo Ramos, who has already signed a five-year contract worth €7 million per season and underwent his medical examinations in the United States, alongside his commitments with the Portuguese national team.
Gonzalo Ramos: The True Striker Milan Always Needed
AC Milan have finally secured a genuine centre-forward — the type of striker the Rossoneri faithful had been demanding for years. A player built for the box, capable of leading the line and finishing. Amorim will now need to find the best tactical solution to get the most out of him within his 3-4-2-1 system, a formation that demands a reference striker supported by two dynamic attacking midfielders. The potential is truly exciting.
The Transfer Window Is Far From Over: Defence, Midfield and Attack Still on the Agenda
But Gonzalo Ramos is just the first piece of the puzzle. As confirmed by the Lisbon summit, Milan still has several gaps to address in order to build a squad capable of competing on all fronts — Serie A, Europa League and Coppa Italia. The immediate priorities include:
- A central defender (possibly more than one), given the current lack of depth in that position;
- A central midfielder to add quality and physicality to the engine room;
- A winger and an attacking midfielder to complete the offensive options in the 3-4-2-1.
The feeling is that of a club that has rediscovered a clear vision and a solid leadership structure. With Cardinale increasingly present and the new management fully operational, AC Milan seems finally ready to build something meaningful around Amorim. The Rossoneri summer has only just begun.
