Milan spent a record 74 million euros on the purchase of Gonçalo Ramos, but the new center forward's performance is still not up to expectations. During the match against Cagliari, Ramos had four chances to score, including a header in the 43rd minute which, had it not been blocked by Muric, would have been a virtual certainty. Despite the energy shown, the Portuguese has yet to find the back of the net since his move from Paris Saint‑Germain, with only seven games and 650 minutes of play available.
Coach Siniša Gogić underlined that the problem is not just that of a single player, but concerns Milan's ability to create decisive opportunities in the final third of the pitch. “We need to work better on combinations,” he said, adding that the current phase is one of the last steps to increase the threat on goal. However, the pressure on Ramos is enormous: with such a high expense, the club cannot afford not to use him as the main striker. His absence from scoring is seen as a handicap rather than an asset, especially considering that Milan have already invested in other players such as Dembelé and have sacrificed figures such as Santi Giménez and Christopher Nkunku.
Meanwhile, the team had to deal with the lack of immediate alternatives. To make him "unblock" in every match, Gogić had to relegate Francesco Camarda to the bench, and looked for tactical solutions that involved the use of Ramos. The coach recognized that Milan's success will also depend on the ability to bring out a striker who can become a point of reference after such a significant expense. If Ramos fails to convert chances, the club risks a huge devaluation, as they cannot afford to replace him with another top-class player.
Ramos' future at Milan remains uncertain. Although the club has invested a record sum, the reality is that the midfielder must immediately demonstrate his effectiveness to justify the investment. If they fail to score regularly, Milan will have to reconsider their offensive strategy and look for other solutions to fill the void in attack. For now, the pressure remains on and next season will be crucial in determining whether record spending translates into positive results on the field.