According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori has been left off the squad list for upcoming fixtures and the upcoming friendly against Manchester United due to club market strategies. The decision follows recent talks between the English center-back and manager Ruben Amorim, signaling that the defender is officially available for transfer with a valuation set between 10 and 15 million euros.
Ruben Amorim Reshapes Milan Defense
Manager Ruben Amorim and club management have finalized their tactical blueprint for the upcoming season, favoring a significantly altered defensive structure compared to last year, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports. The club’s rotation options for the three central defensive berths now center on Mario Gila, Koni De Winter, Matteo Gabbia, and Strahinja Pavlovic. While Gila and De Winter offer versatility on the right-center and central positions, Gabbia and Pavlovic occupy more fixed tactical roles under the new technical staff.
The Market Context and Valuation
Tomori’s departure comes five and a half years after his arrival in January 2021, a tenure highlighted by a Scudetto title under Stefano Pioli in 2022 alongside Pierre Kalulu. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the club values the 28-year-old defender at 10 to 15 million euros. This reduced valuation accounts for his contract situation, which is set to expire in June, exposing Milan to the risk of losing the player on a free transfer in ten months. Interest is expected from Premier League clubs and Juventus, where former Milan sporting director Ricky Massara now oversees the technical area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Fikayo Tomori left off the Milan squad?
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tomori was excluded from the traveling squad for the Manchester United friendly due to market-related reasons and decisions made by manager Ruben Amorim regarding the team’s defensive composition.
What is Fikayo Tomori’s estimated transfer fee?
Reporting from La Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that Tomori could depart for 10 to 15 million euros, influenced by his expiring contract.
Which clubs are monitoring Tomori’s situation?
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, potential suitors include English Premier League sides and Juventus.
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