AC Milan head coach Ruben Amorim held his first pre-season press conference ahead of the opening Serie A fixture against Torino, outlining his ambitions and playing philosophy. Amorim acknowledged a current gap between Milan and Inter while stressing a team-first mentality, and confirmed that Rafa Leao will not be available for the Torino match. The Portuguese manager also praised youngsters Cisse and Moreira, and singled out Matteo Gabbia as an exemplary representative of the club’s values.
Update (Calciomercato.com): Calciomercato.com reports that AC Milan are preparing to accelerate talks over a new contract for Cisse, a player born in 2006. The club’s intention follows his three-goal performance in the Europa League. Milan reportedly want to secure the young player’s future with a renewal that would include an increase in salary. The source presents the move as a priority for the Rossoneri, but does not state that the agreement has been formally completed or signed.