Vitiello: The two summer signings for Milan that Tare and Allegri spearheaded

AC Milan entrusted the new era to Igli Tare and Massimiliano Allegri, with both having a hand in the summer window.

It ended up being quite a crazy mercato for Milan, with over 30 operations completed when counting signings and sales. The midfield department was the area that underwent the biggest change after Tijjani Reijnders went to Manchester City.

After five competitive games in 2025-26 so far, the middle of the park also looks to be Milan’s biggest strength. It is in large part down to the impact that two new starters have had in Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot.

‘Specific ideas’

The quality and experience of the Croatian and the Frenchman are already making a difference. Antonio Vitiello has revealed in his latest column for MilanNews that their arrival is down to two figures above all.

“AC Milan’s impressive performances against Bologna and Udinese give hope for a revitalised season, and if this is possible, it’s also thanks to a pair of high-profile midfield signings.

“Luka Modric is Igli Tare’s signature mov , strongly desired by the Albanian sporting director. Telephone conversations, followed by a personal trip to Croatia to speak with the former Real Madrid player, were decisive steps in landing the 40-year-old former Ballon d’Or winner.

“Tare strongly desired Modric, just as Allegri insisted on Adrien Rabiot. If it weren’t for Max, the French midfielder wouldn’t be at Milan. The two deals that have transformed Milan so far stem from specific ideas from the coach and sporting director, who are aware that raising the level will require experienced and high-quality players.

“And now it will be important to maintain consistency in results, starting with the double-header against Napoli and Juventus.”