AC Milan has confirmed its squad for the upcoming pre-season tour, featuring some headline-grabbing inclusions despite ongoing transfer speculation.
Notably, Rafael Leao, currently transfer-listed, will join the team in Australia following his break, signaling that his future at the club remains unresolved for now. This comes alongside Pervis Estupinan and Fikayo Tomori, both under intense scrutiny amid advanced talks and interest from clubs.
The Rossoneri recently drew 2-2 against Celtic in a high-profile friendly at Celtic Park, setting the tone for a demanding preparation phase. Their tour itinerary is packed with marquee fixtures, including a heated derby clash against in Perth on August 5, followed by a showdown with Chelsea in Jakarta on August 8.
Head coach Ruben Amorim faces the challenge of assessing a squad in flux. Estupinan, linked with in advanced negotiations, remains part of the group as no deal has been finalized. Similarly, Newcastle United’s pursuit of defender Tomori has yet to reach a conclusion, leaving both players to prove their worth during the tour. Amorim’s candid approach underscores his intent to thoroughly evaluate all players, regardless of their uncertain futures.
Alongside Leao, midfielders Luka Modric, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Christopher Nkunku will also integrate into the squad in Australia, as Milan manage their reinforcements carefully. Meanwhile, Alexis Saelemaekers, Goncalo Ramos, Ardon Jashari, and Koni De Winter are already involved in preparations. Defensive option Mario Gila, despite a minor muscular injury sustained against Celtic, remains available.
The full squad list reads as follows: Athekame, Bartesaghi, Borsani, Bouyer, Camarda, Chukwueze, Cissè, Comotto, De Winter, Estupinan, Fofana, Gabbia, Gila, Guernier, Jashari, Kostic, Leao, Loftus-Cheek, Modric, Musah, Nkunku, Odogu, Ossola, Pavlovic, Pittarella, Ramos, Ricci, Saelemaekers, F. Terracciano, P. Terracciano, Tomori, Torriani, Vladimirov.
This pre-season tour represents a critical juncture for Milan’s squad dynamics, with key players balancing on the edge of transfer moves while eager to impress in high-stakes friendlies. The outcomes of these matches and training camps will have significant ramifications for team selection and transfer strategies ahead of the new campaign.