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Samuele Ricci has reached a full agreement with Milan, but the Rossoneri remain in talks with Torino, aiming to lower their €28m asking price.

Italy international Ricci has reached a full agreement with Milan and is now waiting for the outcome of negotiations between the Rossoneri and his club Torino.

Ricci has full agreement with Milan

Football Italia exclusively reported on Tuesday that Milan had resumed talks with Torino.

I can confirm that Milan have been following Ricci for several months and that the 23-year-old’s agents have now reached a complete agreement with the Diavoli.

Milan in talks with Torino over Ricci transfer

Milan, however, are now in talks with Torino and aim to lower their €28m asking price. Torino have been prepared to sell Ricci since January.

Milan will sign at least two central midfielders in the 2025 summer transfer window and remain interested in Bayer Leverkusen star Granit Xhaka.

Ricci scored one goal and provided two assists in 36 appearances across all competitions with Torino in the 2024-25 campaign.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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