Milan Transfer Market: Amorim Makes a Round of Calls to Prevent Star Players from Leaving

Rafael Leao has already announced his intention to leave; other Milan stars have not, but rumors are swirling following the management shakeup that has rocked the Rossoneri in recent weeks. The departure of Massimiliano Allegri and several top executives, as well as the team’s failure to qualify for the Champions League, have shaken RedBird’s plans, and many key players are considering leaving.

Among them are Mike Maignan, who just re-signed with the Rossoneri, and Adrien Rabiot, who arrived last summer at Allegri’s insistence: both are currently with the French national team, where they are undisputed starters. Ruben Amorim’s first task has focused precisely on these two pillars of the team; according to *La Gazzetta dello Sport*, he reportedly called both players to convince them to stay in Milan.

According to rumors, Amorim reassured them about the Rossoneri’s ambitions and the goals of the new coaching staff. To Maignan, who is being targeted by several major European clubs, the Portuguese coach emphasized his absolutely central role in the new project. The former Manchester United player, on the other hand, explained to Rabiot how he intends to make the most of him in the new lineup he has in mind, where Rabiot will play a key role.

Amorim wanted to emphasize that next season will not be a transitional year: Milan will seek to return to winning ways immediately in Italy and Europe and lay the groundwork for a new era. It remains to be seen whether this will be enough to retain the two most sought-after stars on the Rossoneri roster.