Overview

• Massimiliano Allegri has designated Rafael Leao as the linchpin of his summer project and engages in daily tactical guidance to boost his influence.
• Leao has demonstrated increased maturity and commitment by arriving early and even staying overnight at Milanello for pre-season training.
• Long-serving left-back Theo Hernandez has completed a €25 million move to Al Hilal, leaving a gap on Milan’s left flank.
• AC Milan rebuffed Chelsea’s €18 million bid to retain Mike Maignan as captain, securing continuity and leadership in goal.
• Allegri has publicly set a 20-goal season target for Leao to underscore Milan’s ambition to return to Champions League contention.