The Camarda–Kostić Puzzle: How Many Attacking Options Does Amorim Need?
The internal training match between AC Milan and Milan Futuro confirmed the qualities of two young Rossoneri attackers: Francesco Camarda and Kostić, both among the protagonists of the emphatic 7-0 victory. Their simultaneous presence in the squad, however, raises a question that will dominate discussions in the coming weeks: will Amorim keep both or will one depart?
This is a question that touches not just the management of attacking options, but the overall squad planning for what promises to be a demanding season across Serie A, Europa League and the Coppa Italia, with Gonzalo Ramos set to lead the line as the first-choice striker. Having two talented young forwards as backup is undoubtedly a luxury — but the club is rightly asking itself: is it sustainable to field Camarda or Kostić as starters if Ramos were to be unavailable through suspension or injury?
The Gimenez Variable: The Key to Understanding Both Players’ Futures
The answer to this dilemma may well hinge on another name entirely: Santiago Gimenez. According to the latest reports, the Mexican striker’s departure or continued presence at the club could prove decisive in shaping the decisions around Camarda and Kostić. Should Milan manage to find a buyer for Gimenez, the attacking depth would thin considerably, making it logical to retain both young forwards. Otherwise, one of the two is likely to leave in search of regular playing time.
Two Schools of Thought on Camarda
Around Camarda‘s future, two distinct schools of thought have formed within the Italian football world. Some believe the young centre-forward should remain at Milan and develop directly in Serie A under a manager of Amorim’s calibre, taking the fast track to the top. Others, including Max Oddo — former Milan Futuro head coach — who recently told the Gazzetta dello Sport that Camarda should seek a season in Serie B first, gaining consistent minutes, goals and experience before being truly ready for the demands of top-flight football.
It is a genuinely open debate: Italian football history is full of examples on both sides — talents who thrived by skipping the lower leagues entirely, and others who lost their way without that intermediate step of growth. The final call will rest with Amorim, who will have ample opportunity over the coming weeks to observe Camarda up close and form his own conclusions.
Kostić’s Agent: Healthy Competition Drives Growth
On the Kostić side, his agent has provided a note of clarity, telling Milan News that the club is banking heavily on the young attacker for both the present and future of the Rossoneri project. The representative also highlighted that the internal competition with Camarda can serve as a positive stimulus for both players: when no one’s place is guaranteed, everyone works harder, trains with greater intensity and seizes every opportunity to shine. A healthy dynamic that can only benefit the group as a whole.
A Decision That Will Come With the Transfer Market
For now, the puzzle remains unsolved. Over the coming weeks, as international players return and the incoming and outgoing transfer operations are completed, the picture will become much clearer. What is beyond doubt is that both Camarda and Kostić have already shown they deserve serious consideration: both found the net in the internal training match, demonstrating the quality needed to compete at the highest level. Amorim faces a rewarding challenge in managing two talents who could yet become defining figures in the Rossoneri’s future.
