Milan’s Summer Shake-Up: Amorim’s Clear-the-Deadwood Plan Takes Shape

FolioPitch.com – 10 August 2026 | The Milan friendly matches have proven to be a baptism by fire for Ruben Amorim, and the Portuguese coach has wasted no time in making his intentions clear. The 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in Jakarta has helped Amorim decide which players to sell, and it’s a list that’s not for the faint of heart. Pervis Estupinan, Fikayo Tomori, Youssouf Fofana, Samuele Ricci, Zachary Athekame, and Santiago Gimenez are all on their way out of the San Siro, with several clubs already circling.

Amorim had wanted to give Estupinan a chance to shine in his system, but the Ecuadorian’s defensive howlers and lack of focus during the friendly games have sealed his fate. The same can be said for Tomori, Fofana, and Athekame, who failed to make an appearance in Jakarta. With their time at Milan coming to an end, they need to be sold before replacements can come in.

The Milan friendly matches have also given Amorim a chance to assess the potential of Santiago Gimenez, who is currently nursing an injury. Despite his struggles, FC Porto and Lazio are reportedly interested in the Mexico international, and Milan are waiting for offers. Samuele Ricci, who is a target for Atalanta, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are also on the chopping block.

But it’s the sale of Rafael Leao that has the greatest implications for Milan’s future. The Portuguese winger has been a key player for the Rossoneri, but if a €50m plus add-ons proposal comes in, he’ll be sold. Turkish teams Besiktas, Galatasaray, and Fenerbahce have been linked with Leao, but so far, none of them have been willing to meet the asking price. If Leao goes, Milan can turn their focus to a replacement, with Roma’s €30m-rated Matias Soulé being a top target.

The Milan friendly matches have given Amorim a clear idea of which players to keep and which to sell. It’s a bold plan, but one that could pay dividends in the long run. With the summer transfer window still open, it’s going to be an interesting few weeks for Milan fans.