Samuele Ricci: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

Max Allegri explains his Milan midfield choices for tonight’s trip to Roma, noting that Samuele Ricci can make the most of the man-marking on Luka Modric.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 11

Vanoli: ‘Fiorentina change of tactics important, but mentality even more so’

Fiorentina coach Paolo Vanoli gives some credit to the change of tactical system, but warns Milan that their ‘mentality’ is the real boost. It kicks off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi at 14.00 GMT (15.00 CET).

Torino News / Football Italia / December 6

Ricci: What Italy must avoid in World Cup play-off

Italy international Samuele Ricci is confident that the Azzurri will qualify for the World Cup as they ‘must not be influenced by what happened in the past.’ Italy will have to go through the World Cup play-off in March 2026 to qualify for the tournament held in the USA, Canada and Mexico next year.

Torino News / Football Italia / December 5

Milan’s old problem and inconsistencies after Coppa Italia exit

Milan’s Coppa Italia exit means summer signings Ardon Jashari and Samuele Ricci will probably get fewer game time in the second part of the season, and highlights inconsistencies in the Rossoneri squad.

Torino News / Football Italia / November 11

Ricci happy at Milan, hails Modric as ‘strongest I’ve ever played with’ & adds Leao ‘doesn’t know how good he is’

Samuele Ricci reflected on his development at Milan and his return to the Italy squad, praising both his club coach Massimiliano Allegri and Azzurri boss Gennaro Gattuso.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / October 28

Milan Player Ratings vs Atalanta: Ricci First Enough for a Point

Milan spurned an early lead to share the spoils with Atalanta in a dramatic 1-1 Serie A draw at the Gewiss Stadium. Massimiliano Allegri’s side failed to bounce back from a gut-wrenching 2-2 home stalemate against rock-bottom Pisa last weekend.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 2

Torino president reveals truth behind Ricci move to Milan

Torino president Urbano Cairo has celebrated 20 years in charge at the Serie A side and in an appearance on Italian TV, revealed behind-the-scenes information about Samuele Ricci’s move to Milan this summer.

Torino News / Football Italia / July 28

Ricci hails Milan teammate Leao: ‘Even he doesn’t realise how talented he is’

Samuele Ricci has described his Milan teammate Rafael Leao as “a player who can really make the difference for us”, telling the Gazzetta dello Sport that

Torino News / Football Italia / July 24

Report Milan add 25m Bournemouth midfielder to shopping list as Jashari talks stall

Milan have reportedly set their sights on Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams as negotiations for Ardon Jashari are on hold. Tuttosport newspaper (via Milannews) reports that Milan have set their sights on USMNT international Adams as a possible reinforcement in central midfield.

Torino News / Football Italia / July 20

Milan work to complete three more signings

After welcoming Samuele Ricci and Luka Modric, Milan are pushing to sign Pervis Estupiñán, Marc Pubill and Ardon Jashari. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Milan are in a hurry to finalise three more summer signings after Ricci and Modric.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 10

Albertini compares Ricci and Tonali deals for Milan and would sign Vlahovic

Milan legend Demetrio Albertini says the Samuele Ricci deal reminds him of Sandro Tonali’s move at San Siro and is confident Dusan Vlahovic would ‘do well’ if he’s put in the right conditions at a new club.

Torino News / Football Italia / July 9

Ricci: ‘Quick chat’ with Gattuso, Milan transfer ‘fundamental’ for Italy career

New Milan signing Samuele Ricci admits that his move to Milan could be ‘fundamental’ for his international career with the Italy national team. Ricci was unveiled as a new Milan player during a press conference on Wednesday.

Torino News / Football Italia / July 9

Ricci: ‘didn’t hesitate’ when Milan called, must ‘be like a sponge’ with Modric

New Milan signing Samuele Ricci admits he ‘didn’t hesitate’ when the Rossoneri made their offer and says he’ll have to be ‘like a sponge’ when he trains alongside Luka Modric.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 5

Ricci promise to bring ‘stability’ to Milan as new signing

Samuele Ricci gives his first interview as a Milan player, discussing his favourite tactical role, learning from his teammates and why he chose the Number 4 jersey.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 3

Torino President confirms Ricci was ‘pleased to accept’ Milan, reveals replacement

Torino President Urbano Cairo has confirmed that Samuele Ricci is set to become a new Milan player in the imminent future, and has revealed that the Granata

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / July 2

Milan Not Giving Up for Touted Club Brugge Midfielder

Milan will formally welcome Samuele Ricci later this week and are intensifying their pursuit of Ardon Jashari, who’s seen as the ideal piece to round out their new-look midfield.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 1

Milan set date for Ricci medical and contract signing

Italy international Samuele Ricci is expected to undergo his medical and sign the necessary documents to become a new Milan player by the end of the week,

Torino News / The Cult of Calcio / June 30

Milan to Add Ricci, Insist for Club Brugge Talent

Milan have secured the second piece to shore up their midfield after Luka Modric, who’ll put pen to paper after the FIFA Club World Cup, striking a deal with Torino to onboard Samuele Ricci.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 28

Done Deal: Ricci set for Milan medical in 25m Torino agreement

As Football Italia had already reported, it was only a matter of time for Milan and Torino to agree on a €25m deal for Samuele Ricci, so the medical is planned for next week.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / April 24

Cairo states that Ricci’s exit is ‘unfounded’ amid Milan links: 'No foundation'

Samuele Ricci is one of AC Milan’s big targets this summer, but the Rossoneri are not the only club in pursuit as it stands. It seems, for the second summer in a row, Torino will be raided for their top talents.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / April 20

Milan ready to ‘invest heavily’ in Ricci as Torino set €35m price tag

Samuele Ricci remains a priority for the summer and according to a report, AC Milan are ready to ‘invest heavily’ in the Torino star to bolster their midfield. The Rossoneri have been lacking a hard-working defensive midfielder for several years now, with Youssouf Fofana and Tijjani Reijnders both preferring more advanced roles this season.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / April 7

Exclusive: Spurs scouting €35M+ rated Torino star with an eye on a summer move

Torino’s 23-year-old star midfielder Samuele Ricci has attracted the attention of Europe’s big clubs. Ricci is especially on the transfer list of giants such as Juventus, AC Milan, Inter, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / March 23

Milan must table €30m offer to secure Torino star Ricci as Inter lurk

Samuele Ricci is one of AC Milan’s main targets for the midfield but a hefty offer will be needed this summer, according to a report. Ricci has been linked with the Rossoneri for several years now, with the management keeping tabs on him ever since the Empoli days.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / March 14

Milan Eyeing Another Torino Midfielder Besides Ricci

Milan will make another attempt for Samuele Ricci in the summer, with better chances of being successful this time around, but they have recently taken an interest in another Torino midfielder, Cesare Casadei.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / January 3, 2025

Milan still pursuing Ricci despite renewal – gentleman’s agreement could help

Samuele Ricci has renewed his contract with Torino, but a report has outlined why it will not put AC Milan off in their mission to sign him. The news broke yesterday that Ricci had extended his deal from 2026 to 2028 with Torino, but Calciomercato.com insist he remains ‘at the centre of Milan’s thoughts’.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / December 4, 2024

Torino Don’t Want to Sell In-Demand Ricci in January

Samuele Ricci has drawn a long list of rich suitors, but Torino have every intention of keeping him in January. They had the same stance about other linchpins in the past, and they all eventually left anyway, though.