Milan Completes €25m Signing Of Samuele Ricci Following Tammy Abraham's Loan To Besiktas

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AC Milan have secured the signing of Samuele Ricci for 25 million, marking their first acquisition since Massimiliano Allegri's return as head coach in May. Ricci, who played 34 matches in Serie A with Torino last season, is thrilled to join the Rossoneri. He has signed a four-year deal with the club, which has won the Scudetto 19 times.

Ricci expressed his excitement about joining such a prestigious club. "There are so many emotions, I have never been so anxious as over the last few days," he told Milan Channel. He acknowledged the high expectations and is determined to meet them. When asked about his favourite Milan players, Ricci mentioned Andrea Pirlo for his vision, Gennaro Gattuso for his strength, and Kaka for his elegance and technique.

During his final season at Torino, Ricci ranked second among teammates for successful passes with 1,165. He also stood fourth in tackles won (21) and interceptions (25). Notably, he led the team with 609 completed passes in the opposition half. These statistics highlight his potential impact at AC Milan.

Besiktas Secures Tammy Abraham on Loan

In other news, Besiktas has acquired Roma striker Tammy Abraham on a season-long loan. Abraham spent last season on loan at AC Milan, scoring ten goals as they finished eighth in Serie A. This marked their first absence from European competition since a financial fair play ban in 2019-20.

Besiktas will pay Roma a loan fee of 2 million euros. The move could become permanent for 13 million euros if performance-related conditions are met. Abraham joined Roma from Chelsea in 2021 and has scored 26 goals in 84 Serie A appearances since then.

The recent transfers reflect strategic moves by both clubs to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. While Ricci aims to make an impact at AC Milan, Abraham seeks to continue his career progression with Besiktas. Both players are expected to bring significant contributions to their respective teams.