Milan hits 150m euro in sales

AC Milan are nearing euro 150 million in summer sales as Malick Thiaw closes a move to Newcastle United.

Milan hits 150 million euro in sales as Thiaw moves to Newcastle

AC Milan are close to selling Malick Thiaw to Newcastle United, a deal that would push the club past €150m in income from summer exits. Sky reports the window began with Tijjani Reijnders leaving for Manchester City for €55m guaranteed plus bonuses, followed by Theo Hernandez to Al-Hilal for €25m. Departures of Emerson Royal, Pierre Kalulu and Alvaro Morata are expected to add more than €30m, while Thiaw’s move would cap a string of exits that reshapes Milan’s balance sheet.

On the spending side Milan have spent €76m so far, with free arrivals Luka Modric and Pietro Terracciano, plus €23m for Samuele Ricci, €36m for Ardon Jashari and €17m for Pervis Estupinan. The club expects Koni De Winter for about €20m and another right back and a striker to complete the window. Despite this, fans argue the team needs real reinvestment to stay competitive in Serie A and Europe.

The pattern shows Milan relying on sales to bankroll a measured upgrade. It mirrors a growing approach among big clubs that operate with strict budgets while chasing on-field progress. If Thiaw's move closes and extra signings land, the club may show a pragmatic appetite rather than a loud spending spree.

Yet the longer the window drags on without visible on-pitch improvement, the louder the critique from fans and sponsors. The club faces a test to translate revenue into quality and results; if not, the windfall could become a liability, fueling backlash and pressure from investors and local stakeholders.

Highlights

The coming weeks will show whether Milan can turn revenue into real on-field progress.