Milan Transfer Market: Fans Shocked by Amorim’s Decision: “He Fell for It Too”
Social media backlash over Ruben Amorim’s decision to keep Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the lineup. The English midfielder, who has been with the Rossoneri since 2023, is among the players most criticized by Milan fans but has earned the Portuguese coach’s trust following the Asian tour, unlike Christopher Nkunku.
On social media, fans were stunned by the decision: “After Fonseca and Allegri, he’s fallen for it too,” “Every year he magically manages to convince the new coach—no one knows how,” “With him, you’re basically a man down even when he’s on the bench,” “Absurd decision by Amorim,” “I need to figure out how Loftus-Cheek managed to convince Amorim—he’s coming off some totally unremarkable seasons,” “Even Amorim got fooled—I’m speechless,” “I can’t take it anymore—is it possible he never watched a single game from last season?”, “This is utter madness!”, “It just keeps getting worse”—there are thousands of comments.
Loftus-Cheek has been valued for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions on the field. With Milan since 2023, he has played 100 matches across all competitions for the Rossoneri so far, scoring 13 goals. With the Rossoneri, he won the Super Cup in 2024. His continued presence is part of a transfer market that remains very active for the Rossoneri. Amorim has ruled out several other players from the roster, including Tomori, Odogu, Fofana, and Nkunku—the latter having been signed just one year ago for 37 million euros
On the incoming front, Milan is working on multiple fronts to complete the roster. In defense, the main target is now Tiago Gabriel of Lecce, while Gonçalo Inácio of Sporting Lisbon is slipping away. In midfield, Atalanta’s Nicola Zalewski is being evaluated. For the wings, the names being tracked are Nuno Tavares of Lazio and Dodo of Fiorentina. Finally, a sensational offer has been made to Arsenal for Ethan Nwaneri, the Gunners’ 19-year-old talent: reports suggest a loan deal with an option to buy for 40 million euros, with Borussia Dortmund and Leipzig ready to compete with the Rossoneri.
