As the curtain of the transfer season slowly opens, AC Milan is plotting a far-reaching and comprehensive whirlwind of change, which is not only limited to the change of the first team and the luxurious upgrade of the squad, but also the club has injected surging momentum into the youth bloodline, determined to replicate the glorious youth chapters of Juventus and Atalanta, and carefully forge its own elite Under-23 team. In the grand tapestry of change, the name of a young defender quietly leaps into the spotlight – Matteo Duto, the unpolished jewel of the defensive field, who is gradually becoming the first choice of the Rossoneri under the visa-free policy.
### Milan's new defensive blueprint: Dutou's zero-cost joining
On AC Milan's transfer radar, the name Matteo Dutu is unusually bright. The 18-year-old Italian-Romanian defender, with a height of 1.93 metres and solid right-footed skills, currently plays for Lazio Primavera. With his excellent defensive awareness and good physical condition, Dutu proved his potential in 35 appearances, even scoring a goal to show his versatility. For Milan, Dutu is undoubtedly the ideal candidate for the Under-23s and can develop into the backbone of the defence in the coming years.
### The twin tracks of the revolution: the simultaneous rise of the first team and the U23s
Milan's renovation is not only a change to the first team, but also a comprehensive upgrade of the club's overall structure and strategy. With a new coach in search and Ibrahimovic's future in mind, the club's hierarchy is also focused on improving infrastructure, such as plans for a new stadium and the formation of an Under-23 squad. This series of measures aims to pave the way for the sustainable development of the team and ensure that young talents have a wider space to grow and play on the stage.
### Competition and Challenges: The Game Behind Visa Waiver
Despite Milan's ambitions for Dutu, Lazio are clearly unwilling to let go of the jewel and are trying to renew his contract. This undoubtedly adds some uncertainty to Dutou's future. However, the shrewdness of Milan's management is that they see the date when his contract expires in June and try to use it as an opportunity to sign the defender with unlimited potential without a transfer fee. The next few days will be a pivotal moment in determining Dutu's future, with a battle for the young defenders quietly unfolding.
As the transfer plot of Dutu continues to ferment, Milan's "visa-free" attempt is not only about the fate of a young player, but also a microcosm of the club's overall strategic transformation. Every step of Milan's journey is important at the start of the new era, and the discussion and anticipation among fans are heating up: will Dutu become the leader of the new generation of Milan defence, and how will the establishment of the Under-23 team affect the future of Milan?