Milan, after the derby victory against Inter which brought the team back to the top of the table, is now focusing on consolidating its future. With the renewals of Pavlovic and Pulisic already concluded, the management has established as its first priority the negotiation with Adrien Rabiot, currently in possession of a contract that expires in 2028. The objective is to extend it until 2030, in order to guarantee the continuity of a midfielder who the club considers fundamental both for the present and for the long-term prospects.
The president of Milan, Gerry Cardinale, expressed full confidence in the figure of Rabiot, defining him as a key element for the team. Cardinale, who also follows the club's activities from the United States, will watch the Europa League match next Thursday from New York. His presence in Italy, however, will depend on personal commitments: the president will evaluate whether to reach Genoa or return to Italy after the break, in view of the next match against Frosinone. Despite the distance, Cardinale will remain committed to closely monitoring the club's corporate and transfer matters.
After Rabiot, the next figure to be renewed will be the French midfielder Moussa Cissé. Milan has already started to outline the transfer strategy for the January window, with particular attention to the defensive department. Diawara's growth was seen as a positive sign, but the club still believes it is necessary to include a top defender, an investment that could also prove useful in the long term. The next winter window could therefore bring significant reinforcements to the rear area.
In summary, Milan is outlining a renewal plan that aims to consolidate the central core of the team, with Rabiot as the main objective. At the same time, the management is ready to intervene on the defensive market to guarantee a solid and competitive structure. The club, with the aim of maintaining its position in the league table and preparing for European competitions, will continue to carefully monitor negotiations and possible acquisitions in the January window.