The midfielder from Torino has signed a four-year contract with an option for a fifth. He has already met coach Allegri.
Milan`s midfield restructuring has officially begun with the formalization of their first signing this summer: Samuele Ricci. He is, in fact, the first summer reinforcement for the Rossoneri, ahead of Modric`s expected arrival after the Club World Cup. Starting Monday, when pre-season training kicks off at Milanello, Allegri will have a young (23), versatile, serious Italian midfielder in the squad, which is helpful for league registration lists. Samuele, who arrived in Milan on Wednesday evening, told those who intercepted him that he was `absolutely ready`.
Procedures Completed
Before signing the contract at Casa Milan, Ricci completed all the standard bureaucratic procedures. The morning was dedicated to medical tests at the La Madonnina clinic in Milan, followed by obtaining sports eligibility at the Centro Ambrosiano. In the afternoon, he arrived at Via Aldo Rossi, dressed elegantly in a jacket and tie (a detail positively noted by many fans), accompanied by family and agents for the signing: a four-year contract with an option for a fifth season. `I`m very happy,` said the midfielder upon leaving the Milan headquarters, where he also had the opportunity to meet Allegri. Ricci will wear the number 4 shirt.
The Official Statement
Milan announced the acquisition on their social media channels as follows: `AC Milan announces that it has acquired the sports performance rights of footballer Samuele Ricci from Torino FC on a permanent basis. The Italian midfielder has signed a contract with the Rossoneri Club until June 30, 2029, with an option in favor of the Club for an extension until June 30, 2030. Born in Pontedera on August 21, 2001, Samuele Ricci grew up in the Empoli Youth Sector, with whom he debuted in the First Team in September 2019, accumulating 91 appearances and 3 goals with the Tuscans. In January 2022, he moved to Torino, where he made 113 appearances and scored 4 goals. Ricci, after completing the Italian youth national teams pathway, debuted for the senior National Team in June 2022, with which he has 10 appearances.` Later in the evening, Ricci added more words: `Hello Rossoneri fans, I`m super excited for this new adventure and I can`t wait to see you at San Siro. I send you a hug and a greeting, Forza Milan!` And then he concluded: `The emotions are many, I`ve never been so nervous as in these days. I will do my best to repay Milan`s trust.`
