While awaiting the appointment of a new sporting director and head coach, AC Milan’s management is focusing on the final stretch of the season with a dual objective: to secure European qualification and to lift the Coppa Italia. However, the final seven (or possibly eight) matches of the 2024–25 campaign will help clarify which squad members are truly worthy of wearing the Rossoneri shirt. The incoming sporting director and coach will bring their own ideas regarding squad confirmations and departures, but by then, some evaluations will already have been made—and potentially, decisions too.
STAYING –
The foundation for next season appears solid, despite the current ninth-place standing. Pulisic, with 15 goals, and Reijnders, with 14, have already agreed to renew their contracts (although the American’s extension hasn’t been made official yet), and are considered untouchable—despite interest from top clubs, with more suitors likely to emerge in the coming weeks. Milan, however, has no intention of yielding to temptation.
Other confirmations: Fofana has proven to be an outstanding midfielder, combining relentless running, ball recoveries, and eight assists—a brilliant signing, to say the least. Pavlovic, another new arrival, struggled in the fall but has since bounced back and is performing well. Gabia will also remain and is expected to be part of the Italian core Milan’s leadership is aiming to build (Sportiello will be included too). In the case of Alex Jimenez, Milan hope to begin negotiations to prevent Real Madrid from triggering the €12 million buy-back clause. Bondo, signed in January, has played little but is not on the market. The plan is also to retain Walker, though he would need to be purchased from Manchester City.
IN DOUBT –
The captain, Maignan, is the main question mark. He experienced a drop in form at the start of 2025, making several costly mistakes—most notably in the first playoff match against Feyenoord, which contributed to Milan’s Champions League exit. He has yet to sign a contract renewal, and unless something changes soon, a departure may be more likely than a stay.
As for Abraham—who’s scored 10 goals (only 3 in the league)—his future depends on his end-of-season performance and Roma’s demands, as they still own his rights. His situation will be evaluated along with that of Saelemaekers, who is currently on loan in the capital.
Gimenez, brought in for €28.5 million plus bonuses in January, is not going anywhere, but Milan expect more from the Mexican in the season’s final stretch. The same goes for Chaka Traoré, who has mixed good showings with several own goals, and Jović, who has shown signs of improvement—albeit perhaps too late.
LEAVING –
No purchase offer will be made for João Félix, who will return to Chelsea. Offers for Theo Hernández, whose contract expires in 2026, will be considered. Musah and Emerson are also likely to leave, but only if suitable offers arrive—Milan won’t sell them at a loss.
Loftus-Cheek and Chukwueze have both expressed a desire for a change of scenery. The potential purchase of Sottil and the contract renewals of Florenzi (set to expire) and Terracciano are complicated—but not impossible.
And last, but certainly not least: Rafael Leão. Just two months ago, the Portuguese star’s future was in doubt due to inconsistent performances and being benched 11 times under Fonseca and Conceição. But he has since found another gear—particularly mentally—and is proving his value. However, Milan will still listen to offers for him, provided they exceed €100 million.