07-13-2016, 06:33 PM
If our recent transfer dealings have taught us one thing, it is the importance of going after Italian players. I know, I know, as one of the biggest opponents to the Italian Milan policy, I feel weird typing that too, but the merits of that policy is starting to show.
As currently structured, we are very very limited in our appeal as a team to high caliber players or up and coming youngsters. I mean, Pjaca would rather sit on the bench at Juve than to be a featured player with us; Zielinski would rather go to Liverpool, who also have no european participation and is loaded with options at midfield than us. These international players have no attraction or hold Milan in high regard, which makes it difficult for us to sign them as long as they have any other options. Things are a little different for Italian players. Despite our international reputation, we are still considered as a big deal in Italy. Italian players still want to be associated with Milan to boost their image within Italy. Lapadula, for example, had plenty of offers but still chose us for that reason. I think our strategy is going to have to be one where we focus on domestic players and maybe try to get lucky with one or two big name international signings. It's not a sexy strategy, but it's something we might have to live with.
As currently structured, we are very very limited in our appeal as a team to high caliber players or up and coming youngsters. I mean, Pjaca would rather sit on the bench at Juve than to be a featured player with us; Zielinski would rather go to Liverpool, who also have no european participation and is loaded with options at midfield than us. These international players have no attraction or hold Milan in high regard, which makes it difficult for us to sign them as long as they have any other options. Things are a little different for Italian players. Despite our international reputation, we are still considered as a big deal in Italy. Italian players still want to be associated with Milan to boost their image within Italy. Lapadula, for example, had plenty of offers but still chose us for that reason. I think our strategy is going to have to be one where we focus on domestic players and maybe try to get lucky with one or two big name international signings. It's not a sexy strategy, but it's something we might have to live with.