Emerson Royal Steadies AC Milan with Back-to-Back Wins, Rafael Leao Departs for Galatasaray
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Summary
AC Milan continued their positive start under new head coach Ruben Amorim, defeating Venice 2-0 at San Siro on Saturday for their second straight Serie A victory this season. Portuguese striker Goncalo Ramos, the club's record summer signing at 74 million euros, broke the deadlock in the 69th minute to score his maiden Serie A goal. The match ended with a Venice own goal in stoppage time. Portuguese winger Rafael Leao was absent from the squad and later confirmed he would leave for Turkish side Galatasaray, ending his turbulent spell with the Rossoneri.
Key Points
- AC Milan secured their second consecutive win with a 2-0 victory over Venice at San Siro on Saturday
- Portuguese striker Goncalo Ramos scored his first Serie A goal in the 69th minute, finishing from a tight angle after being set up by Samuel Chukwueze
- Goncalo Ramos joined AC Milan this summer for a transfer fee of 74 million euros (approximately 670 million HKD), making him the club's most expensive signing
- Portuguese winger Rafael Leao was excluded from the match squad and confirmed he would join Galatasaray, reportedly earning 12 million euros annually with a transfer fee of 45 million euros
- New coach Ruben Amorim, who was dismissed by Manchester United last season, has transformed AC Milan's fortunes with wins over Torino and Venice
Why It Matters
Ruben Amorim's immediate impact at AC Milan demonstrates his ability to rebuild a squad quickly using his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation, suggesting the Portuguese coach may finally have found the tactical system to unlock the club's potential after last season's fifth-place finish cost them Champions League qualification . The departures and arrivals signal a new era for the seven-time European champions, with Amorim's compatriots Goncalo Ramos and Rafael Leao representing the contrasting fortunes of the club's restructuring, as one settles into life in Serie A while another seeks a fresh start in Turkey .
Ruben Amorim's immediate impact at AC Milan demonstrates his ability to rebuild a squad quickly using his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation, suggesting the Portuguese coach may finally have found the tactical system to unlock the club's potential after last season's fifth-place finish cost them Champions League qualification . The departures and arrivals signal a new era for the seven-time European champions, with Amorim's compatriots Goncalo Ramos and Rafael Leao representing the contrasting fortunes of the club's restructuring, as one settles into life in Serie A while another seeks a fresh start in Turkey .