Squad list, formation and starting XI: How AC Milan will change after busy winter mercato

AC Milan closed the January transfer window with a real shake-up, completing six operations between incomings and outgoings in the last 24 hours of negotiations.

Coach Sergio Conceicao wasted no time and decided to move training to the afternoon today to have the new additions available immediately, with the aim of integrating them quickly in view of the next crucial commitments.

Among the new arrivals, Santiago Gimenez and Joao Felix stand out. The first, a Mexican striker bought from Feyenoord with a contract until 2029, was purchased to replace Alvaro Morata, who was loaned to Galatasaray.

The second, arriving on loan from Chelsea, has signed for the Rossoneri on loan. Conceicao aims to make them debut as soon as possible, perhaps as early as tomorrow night in the match against Roma in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia.

How the squad list is impacted

With five new signings (Walker, Gimenez, Joao Felix, Bondo and Sottil) and three Champions League spots available, Milan had to make some choices. According to UEFA regulations, teams can register a maximum of three new players for the knockout phase.

The management have decided to select Walker, Joao Felix and Gimenez at the moment, leaving out Bondo and Sottil. These three will replace Bennacer, Okafor and Morata, who left in the winter market.

For Serie A, the updated squad includes all new signings, with the reinstatement of Emerson Royal, who was left out of the previous January list to make room for Walker in the derby.

With the recent exits, the space needed to bring the Brazilian full-back back into the squad has now been created, even though he is still struggling with a calf injury.