Heck, it is said that the big things in the football world are always one after another, endlessly. Recently, there was a big news coming out of AC Milan, which made all the fans' eyes shine: the legendary Ibrahimovic, the well-known Swedish striker Ibrahimovic, actually approved the signing of the new coach! This is not a trivial matter, after all, Ibrahimovic has a lot of weight in the team, and he nodded, which is basically a matter of ironclad.
Lopetegui, yes, the same coach who used to coach Real Madrid. Although his time at Real Madrid was not so glamorous, this time he made a promise to use AC Milan's existing squad to achieve a good result. The management was clearly impressed by his confidence and plan, and yes, who doesn't like a prepared person?
And in addition to the big drama of the new coach taking over, there is also a small episode in the transfer market. That's right, it's the transfer of the striker. AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud is also getting older, so the club naturally has to find someone to take over. The target is on Gimenez, a 23-year-old who has been in excellent form this year, scoring 24 goals in 35 games, a statistic that stands out anywhere.
However, the deal was not that simple, with Feyenoord offering a price tag of €50 million. The Rossoneri's financial strategy is to save as much as they can, and they want to solve the problem with a "20% discount", which is almost 40 million euros. This is a smart investment strategy, given that the team's operating philosophy has shifted significantly over the past few years, and it is no longer as extravagant as it once was.
AC Milan's trend in recent years can be said to have experienced a lot of ups and downs. Since RedBird Capital took over, the whole team seems to be getting younger, and the results have been good and bad. The glory of the past is gone, and now it is more about seeking a stable development. And this kind of change sometimes feels like progress, sometimes it feels like self-sacrifice. But in any case, change is inevitable, and it depends on how the management adjusts its strategy.
In the midst of all this turmoil and upheaval, AC Milan fans must have their own ideas and predictions. Every decision, every signing, can change the future of the team. And now, the arrival of Julen Lopetegui and Gimenez has undoubtedly given fans new hope and anticipation. The question is: do you think Julen Lopetegui will be able to bring AC Milan back to the top, or will he be another passer-by? Let's wait and see how the future unfolds.