Amorim wants Trincao: Milan is aiming for the pupil for their revolution
The new coach Ruben Amorim has already chosen his first target: the Portuguese Francisco Trincao, his former student at Sporting Lisbon. The cost? At least 40 million euros.
The new coach Ruben Amorim has already chosen his first target: the Portuguese Francisco Trincao, his former student at Sporting Lisbon. The cost? At least 40 million euros.
Ruben Amorim already has a specific name for his Milan: Francisco Trincao. The Portuguese coach, fresh from his success at Sporting Lisbon, wants to recreate at Milanello the understanding that linked him to the playmaker during his experience in Portugal. The tactical objective is clear: insert Trincao into his 3-4-2-1 system, a formation that has already worked with him and which Amorim intends to replicate to immediately imprint his identity on the team.
The problem? The price. Sporting CP values the player at at least 40 million euros, a figure that risks slowing down the operation and forcing Milan to review their market priorities.
The economic request is not random: Trincao, born in 1999, is considered one of the most promising talents in Portuguese football, with a rapidly rising market value after his excellent performances in the Europa League with Sporting. His profile adapts perfectly to the needs of a team that seeks creativity and verticality, qualities often missing in the Rossoneri offensive department in recent years. Amorim does not stop in Trincao.
According to rumours, the coach is also evaluating other options: Gonçalo Ramos, an emerging striker from Benfica, Nicolas Jackson, a Chelsea striker returning from a season on loan, and Morten Hjulmand, a Danish midfielder from Eintracht Frankfurt. The AC Milan squad, however, needs an injection of quality in attack and creativity, and Trincao represents the most personal bet. The Portuguese, used to playing as a second striker or left wing, could be the key to unlocking compact defences, a problem that has plagued Milan in recent seasons.
His ability to move between the lines and provide decisive assists makes him an ideal profile for a system that focuses on offensive density. The negotiation with Sporting has not yet been made official, but sources within the Portuguese club confirm that the player is considered untransferable for lower prices. Milan, for their part, will have to decide whether to shell out the asking price or focus on less expensive alternatives but less similar to Amorim's technical project.
The pressure is high: the Rossoneri cannot afford another flop in a summer transfer market already full of failures, like last year with the failed purchase of Divock Origi. Furthermore, the club's balance sheet is under scrutiny following the sale of Rafael Leão, which generated significant revenue but also reduced immediate spending capacity. “For me, Trincao is a player who already knows my system and knows what to ask for on the pitch,” Amorim said in a recent interview.
" His words underline the coach's double gamble: relying on a profile already tested in his module to accelerate the transition, but also taking on the risk of a huge outlay in an increasingly inflated market. In short, the choice is not only technical, but also economic and psychological: Milan must decide whether to believe in Amorim's vision or opt for a more prudent strategy. What's next: The negotiation will enter the decisive phase in the next few days, with Milan having to evaluate whether to align themselves with Sporting's request or accelerate on other solutions.
If the operation goes through, Trincao could be the first piece of a tactical revolution that aims to bring Milan back to the top of Europe. Otherwise, Amorim will be forced to review his strategy at the last minute, perhaps focusing on cheaper but less immediate solutions, such as Hjulmand or Ramos. Time is running out: the transfer window closes on September 1st.
Sporting CP, for its part, is in a strong position. The Portuguese club, coming off a season in which it won the Taça da Liga and reached the quarter-finals of the Europa League, can afford to be selective. The Portuguese management knows that Trincao represents a key resource for its growth, but is aware that its value is destined to rise further if it were to confirm expectations.
The negotiation, therefore, is not just a question of money, but also of timing: Sporting wants to maximize the economic return without compromising the player's sporting future. Read at MilanNews24
The affair marks the concrete beginning of the Amorim era at Milan, revealing the coach's strategy: relying on already known players to quickly establish his own identity. Trincao is not just a purchase, but an investment in the tactical vision of the new coach, who aims to build a tailor-made team. The cost, however, risks being an obstacle, forcing Milan to choose between loyalty to the project and economic sustainability. This negotiation could define the tone of the club's entire signing campaign, with repercussions on the market balance and the credibility of the new sporting project. Furthermore, the outcome of the operation could influence the strategies of other Italian clubs, accustomed to carefully watching Milan's moves in the summer transfer market.
MilanNews24milannews24.comBy Francesco Aliperta24 Jun, 9:29it-IT
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