The Death of Milanism The Red and Black were the only losers in Tonali's transfer
The Redbird Group, which has been in charge for less than a year, has put a price tag on the sincere emotions of the football world with 80 million euros and kicked it into the grave.
"Heaven and hell, in one thought." Within 20 days, AC Milan had experienced a series of upheavals at other clubs that would never have happened. This type of earthquake is unique in the history of the team, and it can even be arbitrarily said that there will be no similar event if you extrapolate into the future with a forward-looking perspective. The reason is simple, from now on, Milan will not have the Maldini-style soul of the team, and a legendary figure like Ibrahimovic will never join Milan as a foothold to play the residual heat and retreat.
A month ago, the situation was far different: in the contemporary era of the barren spiritual world, everyone without exception regarded Tonali as the next protagonist of the above scene, and the "Red and Black Son" was full of classical and unique idealism in his bones, and the scene of tears during the curtain call in Ibrahimovic allowed the public to see some qualities that were repulsive to this era but incomparably beautiful. The Redbird Group, which has been in charge for less than a year, has put a price tag on the sincere emotions of the football world with 80 million euros and kicked it into the grave.
Whether it was the transfer itself or the speed at which the situation was unfolding, it was overwhelming for the public. At first, Newcastle targeted Barrera, who was also a friend and enemy of Tonali, but Inter, who were not financially optimistic, were surprisingly determined in the face of a €50 million offer. In contrast, a switch to Tonali was more of a temptation than an alternative designed early on for hitting a wall. In just 48 hours, the ever-improving transfer offer, personal terms and medical examination work were put on the agenda.
When the dust settles, consternation is a very common reaction. What shocked the public the most was not why Tonali chose Newcastle as his next home, but why the European giants almost tacitly accepted that Tonali was Milan's future banner and therefore never tried to make an offer. In Europe, closer to the scene of the incident, a very absurd phenomenon occurred: in addition to blessings, strangulations and parting messages, social media was filled with a lot of vicious invective, and words such as "traitor" and "looking for money" characterized Tonali, who was portrayed as a character very different from that since he entered the public eye.
Even if it wasn't Rosenelli, the fan base had more or less heard good stories about him, convincing the public that a player who had supported Milan since childhood, was willing to take a salary cut in order to join, and constantly revealed his long-term wishes in sensitive public occasions, would accept the fact that he was sold by his parent team, which is probably even more psychedelic than this transfer. Was Maldini's departure the trigger? I am afraid that Tonali's fierce character will only become more and more courageous.
The remarks of several journalists in the team are quite interesting: Tonali was open to a move after he first received an offer, but if Tonali said no, Milan will immediately call a halt. Is such an argument familiar? "I would have turned my heart to the bright moon, but the bright moon shines in the ditch" may have been speculative, but such unfavorable news for the players quickly fermented after the transfer was finalized, and given the nature of the reporter's work, the Redbirds management, which is now fully in power, is suspected of diverting firepower. Why did Red Bird bother to make this out? Naturally, in order to share the pressure of public opinion, the one-sided wind direction when the news spread more and more true, so that the managers who swept the horse team out at the beginning of the month became the target of everyone. Are the fans' attacks fair? Undoubtedly, the answer is yes, combining emotion with objective analysis, and the new Milan management led by Caldinale and Fulani deserves the stigma they are carrying.
"Farina was certainly not a successful president in the history of AC Milan, but he did at least one thing right: he did not cash in with Baresi, Maldini, Costa Cuta and Tassoti. This is the statement of teacher Shen Tianhao after the East Window incident. From an economic point of view, the management's decision is naturally debatable. After the pandemic, Milan is still financially healthy, and even Serie A has few clubs that can achieve profitability. What is the reason for the Redbirds to sell core players? Milan do not need to sell their backbone to solve their immediate needs, as they did a decade ago.
What's more, even if a transfer record is set, the price is quite eye-popping in terms of Tonali's level and potential. The numbers speak for themselves – with 90 chances created and outrageous running distances throughout the season, the 23-year-old Milan's No.8 is definitely promising. Because of this, from an economic point of view, Redbird needs to bear another layer of guilt in this decision. The so-called "low investment, high return" of the Magic Ball theory sees players as part of a constant rotation under the system. In fact, the backbone members who were promoted and grown up during the Elliott period not only did not reject the "magic ball", but should be treated by the stars. And the red bird can not tolerate grit, the so-called not broken and not standing, but in order to achieve the desire for control, the excuse to copy the American sports operation method, as for the emphasis on human touch of "Milanism", that is not within the scope of the future blueprint of US capital. Tonali is only the first victim of de-Maldini, and even "Milanization", and the truth is that Tonali's departure means that the whole team can become a victim of the return of funds.
As Tonali's new owner, Newcastle's operational thinking is actually worth learning from Redbird. At that time, the sudden intervention of Middle Eastern capital was quite deceptive, and the thinking of Saudi investors was very clear. Unlike Abu and Mansour's almost starving investments, in less than two seasons, the club prioritized the rebuilding of the sport's management structure and selected Eddie Howe, who now seems to be a match made in heaven.
In the transfer market, Newcastle chose to take a different approach, using a gradual approach to achieve qualitative changes between the squad and Ashley's end. Whether it is Botman, who has been involved in an affair with Milan, or Isaac, who has high hopes, they have made a lasting contribution to the Magpies' re-entry into the Champions League, Willock and Joerinthon have transformed on the field, and the unremarkable Guimarães have become regular members of the national team. The fly in the ointment is simply the lack of a perfect roster, which led to a decline in end-of-season performance. The media speculated that it was Eddie Howe's new tactical ideas and creativity that put Tonali's transfer on the agenda. Not only can it come and go, but it can also be perfectly adapted to the team's Mad Dog flow style for more than a season: Newcastle dared to make a direct offer for their courage, and now they get what they want, and they must also be praised for the viciousness of the uniform team.
A self-consistent operating model is far stronger than a lofty vision. Newcastle's resource base is certainly enviable, but Maldini's legacy could have given the Redbirds more room to maneuver.
Another chill for fans is also here: the fast-moving Daichi Kamata and Loftus-Cheek have now died up and are counting on Pioli to brush their faces? Fratesi and Thuram Jr. prefer to hand over their future to Inter Milan, who reached the final. Milinkovic, on the other hand, favours Juve, even if the old woman misses European competition next season. As for the replacement for Tonali? No one can compare to his place in the hearts of fans.
Tactical fit aside, Milan will undoubtedly face Barca's dilemma in 2018 when making offers to players on the shortlist. Tonali's agent, Riso, said in an interview, "Sandro is calm. "Maybe leaving a lot of money for his beloved team is all he can do, and the exciting Premier League games and valuable opportunities will be his own gain. Another transfer of extraordinary influence was born, and it was not only the thoughts of the native Milan fans who were brought to the banks of the Tyne River by "Tor 8", but also the tens of thousands of red and black hearts in the far east, torn apart by a series of absurd events. Milan are undoubtedly the only and biggest losers.
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