The Italian sports papers on Tuesday are dominated by a new dawn at AC Milan under coach Ruben Amorim, while Juventus make their first concrete transfer moves of the summer. La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport all lead with the Rossoneri’s bold restructuring, blending a Portuguese manager with German directors under American and Swedish leadership.
Milan’s Amorim Revolution: ‘Doing Things Differently’
Milan have appointed former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim as their new head coach, tasking him with reviving the club and securing a return to the Champions League. The 41-year-old Portuguese tactician, known for his three-man defence and attacking philosophy, has agreed a contract until 2028 worth €3.2 million per season, according to Corriere dello Sport. He succeeds Massimiliano Allegri and becomes the central figure in a complex international hierarchy.
The Rossoneri are not stopping at Amorim. The club is set to install a German sporting director, with reports naming Hardung from Eintracht Frankfurt as the leading candidate, while Gardiner is touted as chief scout. This eclectic mix—Portuguese coach, German directors, American owner Cardinale, and Swedish advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic—has prompted headlines like “A Club Without Borders” (Corriere dello Sport) and “One Portuguese, Two Germans…” (Tuttosport).
Fabio Capello, a legendary former Milan coach, called the appointment “a hazard” (a gamble), reflecting both the ambition and uncertainty surrounding the unproven Amorim in Serie A.
Juventus’ First Transfer Moves Under Carnevali
Juventus’ new CEO, Carnevali, wasted no time on his first official day at Continassa, with Corriere dello Sport reporting he is keen to gift coach Luciano Spalletti Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth. The Atletico Madrid forward is the top target, and the Bianconeri hope to use Nico Gonzalez as a key counterpart to unlock the deal.
In other confirmed moves, winger Jeremie Boga has completed a permanent switch to OGC Nice for a fee of €5 million. Meanwhile, veteran goalkeeper Dino Zoff weighed in on the club’s transfer strategy, telling Tuttosport that Domenico Berardi “can still have his say” and expressing excitement about keeper Emiliano Martinez, regardless of nationality.
Other Key Snippets from the Newspapers
Elsewhere, Torino president Urbano Cairo is confident that striker Giovanni Simeone will stay at the club, while Ignazio Abate plans to open the Fila stadium to fans ahead of pre-season. Roma have reportedly opened an “auction” for Argentine winger Matias Soulé, and Lazio owner Claudio Lotito has decided to purchase lower-division club Reggina. Additionally, Aston Villa are said to be targeting Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, though that Tuttosport report cuts off.
Key Takeaways
- AC Milan have appointed Ruben Amorim as new head coach on a contract until 2028, with a German sporting director and chief scout also arriving.
- Juventus are pushing to sign Alexander Sorloth from Atletico Madrid, using Nico Gonzalez as a bargaining chip.
- Milan’s international restructuring has drawn comparisons to a “club without borders,” with figures like Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cardinale involved.
- Other notable moves: Jeremie Boga to OGC Nice permanently for €5m, and Roma open to selling Matias Soulé.
- Legendary goalkeeper Dino Zoff believes Domenico Berardi can still contribute at Juventus and praised Emiliano Martinez.
Quick Facts
Amorim contract: Until 2028, €3.2m/year
Milan’s structure: Portuguese coach, German sporting director (Hardung), American owner, Swedish advisor
Juventus target: Alexander Sorloth (Atletico Madrid)
Boga fee: €5 million to OGC Nice
Roma: Open to Soulé bids
