AC Milan and the question of competitiveness: what the numbers really say
Talking about competitiveness at AC Milan means facing some very clear figures. Over the last four seasons, since RedBird Capital Partners — the fund led by Gerry Cardinale — took over the club in 2022, Milan have accumulated a total of over 70 points behind the league leaders, spread across four Serie A campaigns.
A balance worth examining in detail: 20 points off the pace in the first season, 19 in the second, 19 in the third, and in the current campaign, already 12 points behind first place with six matchdays remaining. These are not subjective judgements — they are facts, league tables, figures verifiable by anyone.
What does it really mean to be competitive?
The central issue in the debate between supporters and the club’s leadership concerns the very definition of competitiveness. For a historic fanbase like Milan’s, being competitive means fighting for the Scudetto until the final matchdays — not dropping out of the title race months before the end. In this regard, the numbers highlight a significant gap between the expectations of the fans and the results achieved on the pitch.
It is worth noting that in the 2024-2025 season Milan finished eighth in Serie A, failing to qualify for the Champions League — a result that left a deep mark on the club and triggered serious reflection on the sporting project.
Transfer spending under scrutiny: Jashari and Nkunku
On the investment front, Milan recently spent approximately €70 million between the signing of Ardon Jashari and the operation involving Christopher Nkunku. However, neither player delivered the expected impact: the swiss midfielder was given very little playing time, while the French striker, who arrived on loan, alternated between the bench and below-par performances. A resource management approach that fuels questions about the club’s sporting strategy.
Against this backdrop, Giorgio Furlani, Milan’s CEO, finds himself at the centre of a growing debate. After four seasons at the helm, with results falling short of the club’s stated ambitions, rumours — still unconfirmed — have been circulating about a possible change at the top of the organisation at the end of the season. Nothing definitive, nothing confirmed — but the pressure is tangible.
A future to build with ambition
What is certain is that AC Milan has all the potential to return to the top. The club’s history, its supporters, its structure — everything speaks of greatness. And precisely for this reason, the Rossoneri faithful look to the future with the confidence of those who know that change can lead to something extraordinary.
The moment of reflection the club is going through can become the starting point for a new era of success. Great clubs know how to reinvent themselves, and Milan — with its history — has everything it takes to do just that.
