CorSport: ‘A brand new Milan’ – how Tare overhauled the squad while generating profit

AC Milan completed a radical overhaul of the squad during the summer, with Igli Tare having a very busy start to life as the new sporting director.

The curtain has now fallen on the summer transfer window, but its consequences continue to be debated. Some experts and fans view it as a necessary revolution that took place, while others believe that the demolition was done without adequate reconstruction.

As Corriere dello Sport (via MN24) report this morning, is is ‘A brand-new AC Milan with a positive balance’. They believe that Milan managed to profoundly revamp the squad without compromising its financial stability.

Prudent financial management

According to the data provided, Milan’s mercato recorded a significant profit, an almost unexpected result given the scale of the investments. Sales generated a whopping €190m, a significant figure that shows Tare’s ability when it comes to sales.

The new director worked tirelessly to complete approximately 40 transactions in total, including purchases and sales. Despite the significant expenditure on new arrivals – amounting to €157m – the final balance remained positive.

This approach allowed Allegri to have a a group that combines experience and young talent, built to best face future challenges. Tare and the management’s aim was to rejuvenate the squad and make it more functional for Allegri’s style of play, and they have largely done that in the eyes of the paper.

The ability to generate significant revenue from the sale of players who no longer fit into the plans is a sign of great managerial acumen, and something that Milan have lacked before.

Then, the signings of young talents like Ardon Jashari and Samuele Ricci were complemented by experienced figures such as Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot, who should drive the standards up and create a new positive culture at Milanello.