La Gazzetta dello Sport: Amorim on the Charm Offensive
New AC Milan boss Ruben Amorim has wasted no time stamping his authority, personally reaching out to key French duo Adrien Rabiot and Mike Maignan in a bid to convince them their futures remain at San Siro. La Gazzetta dello Sport labels it ‘Trust Milan’ and paints a picture of a coach determined to build his project around the pair.
The Portuguese tactician, who took over earlier this summer, is also reportedly an admirer of his former pupil, midfielder Morten Hjulmand, with the Dane said to ‘dream of the Devil’—a possible hint at future market activity.
Elsewhere in the pink paper, an improbable headline reveals Ronaldinho has signed for Ravenna at the age of 46, and there is full coverage of the USA’s World Cup win over Australia and Morocco’s thumping of Scotland, where two penalty appeals dominated the Scottish complaints.
Corriere dello Sport: Inter’s Nico Paz Plan Takes Shape
The back page of Corriere dello Sport is dominated by Inter‘s concrete move for Real Madrid’s Argentine midfielder Nico Paz. The 21-year-old has no desire to warm the bench at the Bernabéu, and the Nerazzurri are ready to fund the deal through sales of Davide Frattesi and youngster Diouf.
This is a complicated deal; the threat is the Premier League. Florentino Pérez asks for €60m.
The paper notes that any move for Paz hinges on freeing up resources, with Luis Henrique also expected to depart. Meanwhile, reinforcements are already being lined up: full-back Palestra is close, and defenders Solet and Jones are next on the list.
Corriere dello Sport & Tuttosport: Protti, Juve, and Other Stories
Italian football mourns Igor Protti: the former Bari striker—the only man to top the Serie A scoring charts with a relegated side—has died at 58. Both Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport carry emotional tributes, including his own words: “This wonderful journey has reached the final whistle.” A final farewell will be held at the Livorno stadium.
Juventus are watching the World Cup market closely. Jonathan David’s exploits have pleased Sassuolo’s CEO Giovanni Carnevali—who values the Canadian at €30m—while alternatives to Sorloth and Kolo Muani include PSG’s Ricardo Pepi and Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush. Tuttosport also notes that Canada’s hat-trick against Qatar could facilitate a sale for the Bianconeri.
In Rome, Mason Greenwood remains on the radar, with the Friedkin family reportedly making calls to Marseille owner Frank McCourt. And Napoli will keep Alex Meret, ending transfer speculation over the goalkeeper.
Key Takeaways
- Ruben Amorim has personally phoned Rabiot and Maignan to convince them to stay at Milan.
- Inter are ready to launch a €60m bid for Real Madrid’s Nico Paz, funded by player sales.
- Italian football is mourning Igor Protti, the former Bari striker who has died aged 58.
- Juventus are monitoring several World Cup performers, with Jonathan David still a prime target.
- A bizarre story of 46-year-old Ronaldinho signing for Ravenna has captured the imagination.
Quick Facts
Amorim’s first calls: Rabiot and Maignan
Inter target: Nico Paz (Real Madrid, €60m asking price)
Key Juventus target: Jonathan David (€30m valuation by Carnevali)
Tributes for: Igor Protti (1968–2026)
Ronaldinho: Signs for Ravenna at 46