AC Milan should soon be able to officially register its under-23 team in Serie C ahead of next season, and all the details are in place to launch the project.
According Calciomercato.comCovisoc rejected Ancona’s registration application due to some delays in the payment of salaries and the Federal Council confirmed that decision today, so Milan will follow Juventus and Atalanta in register a second device.
What league?
However, Milan cannot play Juventus Next Gen or Atalanta U23 because Serie C regulations do not allow more than one second team in each of the three groups. Last year, Atalanta was placed in group A after Juventus Next Gen moved to group B.
For now, the Rossoneri will most likely be placed in group C, which is usually made up of teams from southern Italy and the islands. Milan, Juventus and Atalanta could seek an agreement based on logistical assessments, or the Lega Pro could decide it with a draw.
What stadium?
Milan considered using the Sesto San Giovanni stadium, the ‘Breda’ used by Pro Sesto, but the choice fell on the Stadio Felice Chinetti in Solbiate Arno, the Solbiatese stadium a stone’s throw from Milanello, where the second team is located. Rossoneri. He will also train.
For the works to adapt the facilities to the parameters required in Series C, an investment of 750,000 euros is already planned. It cannot be ruled out that they will use the Stadio Carlo Speroni in Busto Arsizio, home of Pro Patria, at the start of the championship. the season while these works are carried out.
What coach?
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who will have a considerable influence on the Under 23 project, decided some time ago that the coach will be Daniele Bonera, former AC Milan defender and teammate of the Swede, as well as a member of Stefano Pioli’s coaching staff.
One of Ibra’s first operational choices as a RedBird consultant was to trust a trusted man, known for his experience as a player in Los Angeles: Jovan Kirovski. He will handle transfer negotiations, along with Geoffrey Moncada.
What players?
Ibrahimovic was very clear: in the ideas of the Rossoneri management, the Under 23s will have a fundamental role in the development of the best talents in the youth sector. All eyes will be on Francesco Camarda, fresh from winning the European Under 17 Championship with Italy as MVP.
Kevin Zeroli – who already made his debut in Serie A and was one of the best players in the last edition of the UEFA Youth League – will be a star, as will French goalkeeper Noah Raveyre and Italian winger Diego Sia.
The Under 17 also has several players who could make the jump, perhaps to the Primavera first and then to the Under 23. Of that group, goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni, midfielder Christian Comotto and playmaker Mattia Liberali stand out.