AC Milan sign Italy midfielder Samuele Ricci until 2029

AC Milan has signed Italian midfielder Samuele Ricci from Torino on a contract running until June 2029, with an option to extend for an additional year. The transfer fee is reported to be around €23 million plus €2 million in performance-related add-ons, including a 10% cut of any future sale. Ricci, who will wear the number 4 jersey, expressed his honor and anxiety over joining such a prestigious club and acknowledged the high expectations for the upcoming season. A product of Empoli's youth academy, Ricci moved to Torino in 2022 and has made 127 Serie A appearances, contributing five goals and seven assists, along with earning 10 senior caps for Italy. He praised Milan legends Andrea Pirlo, Gennaro Gattuso, and Kaka as his favorite players growing up. This signing follows the departure of Tijani Reijnders from AC Milan to Manchester City, strengthening Milan's midfield options.