Rúben Amorim's €40M request to AC Milan

The Rossoneri team has in sight one of the best players in Portuguese football.

Javier Parra Peña | 7 Sep 2026 | 23.30
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The €40M request from Rúben Amorim to AC Milan
The €40M request from Rúben Amorim to AC Milan

AC Milan has positioned itself to finalize the signing of Gonçalo Inácio, a 25-year-old central defender from Sporting CP, during the next summer transfer window. This is the new request from Ruben Amorim.

According to Calcio Mercado, the Lombard entity is willing to meet the €40 million set by the Portuguese club to authorize the transfer, responding to an explicit request from coach Rúben Amorim to strengthen the defense at San Siro.

Rúben Amorim's direct request and Sporting CP's economic demands

Amorim's request is based on his knowledge of Inácio's performance during their time together at the Lisbon institution. The coach deems the arrival of a left-sided center-back essential to solidify his tactical system in Serie A.

Rúben Amorim's €40M request to AC Milan

On the other hand, the board of Sporting CP has stipulated that they will only allow the departure of the Portuguese international upon payment of €40 million. The 25-year-old defender's contract is secured in the Portuguese capital, requiring the Italian side to make a formal offer reaching said amount without including conditional variables.

FC Barcelona's precedent in the summer market

Milan's interest comes months after FC Barcelona explored his signing during the closing of the August 2026 transfer window. Barcelona's sports director, Deco, sounded out the player's entourage as an option for Hansi Flick's defense, although the Catalan club did not present a financial offer due to salary limit restrictions.

With no direct competition from Barcelona for the winter window, the Milan leadership aims to advance negotiations to avoid a bidding war at the end of the 2026-2027 season.

Milan's executives will commence formal discussions with Sporting CP's leadership during the third week of November 2026. The Lombard entity's goal is to agree on the deferred payment structure of the €40 million before the official market opens on January 1, 2027.

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