Cardinale’s Arrival Accelerates Milan’s Transfer Campaign: Maignan Signings and 12 Player Exits

FolioPitch.com – 14 August 2026 | Today could be a pivotal day for AC Milan‘s transfer campaign, as Gerry Cardinale is set to arrive at Milanello to discuss the team’s situation with head coach Ruben Amorim.

The Milan manager has been evaluating his squad during the tour of Australia and Indonesia, and today he will have the opportunity to communicate his decisions regarding the team’s transfer plans.

Tuttosport reports that Amorim will first decide which players are eligible for sale, as they are not part of his plans for the upcoming season. Among those reportedly leaving the club are Athekame, Cissé, Odogu, Fofana, Filippo Terracciano, Bondo, Estupinan, Tomori, Gimenez, Ricci, Musah, and Leao.

The future of Rafael Leao, in particular, remains uncertain, as he is still hoping for a call from a Premier League team, but for now, only Galatasaray are interested, and even they may have moved on to other names.

Once a few sales are completed, Milan will be able to continue their campaign to strengthen the squad. Another centre-back is sought, and Amorim’s dream remains Sporting CP’s Gonçalo Inacio. A wing-back could also arrive, with Atalanta’s Nicola Zalewski linked, and a midfielder, Marseille’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, is a popular name, but these discussions are contingent on departures.

A new attacking midfielder remains a key objective. In recent weeks, Matias Soulé (Roma), Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal), and Dario Osorio (Midtjylland) have been explored and put forward, while yesterday in Germany, the name of Köln’s Said El Mala also surfaced.

During today’s meeting with Amorim, Cardinale will reiterate a point that must be clear to everyone: Mike Maignan is not for sale. There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding the Milan captain in recent days for requesting extra time off, but he will be told that a move this summer is off the cards.

With Cardinale’s arrival, Milan’s transfer campaign is expected to accelerate, and fans are eagerly waiting to see what the future holds for the team.

As the transfer market continues to heat up, one thing is certain: AC Milan is committed to strengthening their squad and becoming a dominant force in the league.