# AC Milan squad transition and early Serie A campaign > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ac-milan-squad-transition-under-ruben-amorim > Updated: 2026-09-06T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 110. Developments: 4. AC Milan has entered a period of transition under new manager Ruben Amorim. Following a preseason tour, the club began significant squad restructuring, excluding players such as Youssouf Fofana, David Odogu, and Christopher Nkunku from Amorim’s tactical project. While the club sought a permanent sale for Nkunku, other players like Ruben Loftus-Cheek secured central roles in Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system. Efforts to secure Adrien Rabiot’s long-term future have progressed. Following discussions with his agent, Veronique, a formal meeting between owner Gerry Cardinale and Rabiot’s representative is expected by the end of the summer transfer window. The club aims to extend Rabiot’s contract, which currently runs until 2028, to at least 2030, offering a proposed salary of €5 million to reflect his status as “indispensable to the midfield.” As the Serie A season begins, Milan faced a high-stakes match against Juventus at the Allianz Stadium. The fixture, part of the third round of the league, resulted in a 0-0 draw. Milan’s lineup featured striker Gonçalo Ramos, midfielder Luka Modrić, and a starting debut for Diego Moreira, whom Amorim described as a “courageous player.” In a subsequent high-profile Serie A derby at the Allianz Stadium, Milan and Juventus played to a 1-1 draw. After a scoreless majority of the match, 19-year-old Alphadjo Cisse put Milan ahead in the 68th minute following an assist from Samuel Chukwueze. Juventus equalized in the 92nd minute via a Federico Gatti header following a Teun Koopmeiners cross. This result left both teams with seven points after three matches, trailing leaders Roma and Inter. Following the result, Amorim noted that while the squad showed potential, they lacked execution in fundamental areas such as passing and ball control. ## Claims - Matteo Gabbia is dealing with an ankle injury. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Fikayo Tomori was reinstated to the squad to provide defensive cover. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Ruben Amorim expressed satisfaction with the summer transfer window. (single source) - Milan is predicted to use a three-man defense against Juventus. (single source) - Diego Moreira is expected to make his debut on the left side. (single source) - Both Milan and Juventus have six points following the first two matchdays. (single source) - Goncalo Ramos is expected to start as the centre-forward. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Juventus and AC Milan draw 1-1 in Serie A derby Juventus and AC Milan drew 1-1 in a Serie A derby, with Federico Gatti scoring a 92nd-minute equalizer to rescue a point for the hosts after Alphadjo Cisse gave Milan the lead. 105 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ac-milan-prepares-for-juventus-clash-amid-injury-concerns ### 2026-09-01: AC Milan targets Adrien Rabiot contract renewal AC Milan aims to renew Adrien Rabiot’s contract until 2030, with plans for a high-level meeting between Gerry Cardinale and agent Veronique Rabiot following the transfer window. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ac-milan-targets-adrien-rabiot-contract-renewal ### 2026-08-17: AC Milan undergoes squad overhaul under Ruben Amorim AC Milan is reshaping its squad under Ruben Amorim, with Christopher Nkunku and Fikayo Tomori facing exits while Loftus-Cheek and Alphadjo Cissé secure their futures. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ac-milan-manages-squad-changes-under-ruben-amorim ### 2026-08-11: AC Milan resumes training under Ruben Amorim AC Milan resumes training under Ruben Amorim, though Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot remain on extended leave until August 16, drawing criticism from commentators. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ac-milan-resumes-training-under-ruben-amorim --- Cite as: AC Milan squad transition and early Serie A campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ac-milan-squad-transition-under-ruben-amorim