Milan eye Sergio Ramos on a free: the real plan behind the move | OneFootball

The name of Sergio Ramos is once again making waves in the international transfer market and, surprisingly, is also being mentioned around Milanello. The Spanish defender, fresh from his experience in Mexico with Monterrey and set to become a free agent on December 31, wants to return to European football to fuel the last great ambition of his career:

Milan, the idea of Sergio Ramos on a free: what’s really behind the proposal and what will be the Rossoneri’s strategy

“I want to play my chances for the 2026 World Cup,” he is said to have confided to his intermediaries. And it is precisely through these intermediaries that his profile has been offered to Milan.

Sergio Ramos and the temptation of great comebacks: why Milan remains cool

The Ramos hypothesis is joined by another suggestion that had excited the environment in recent weeks: “Thiago Silva could return to the Rossoneri.” Two names that evoke history, charisma, and experience, but according to Tuttosport, have not shaken the strict line of the Milan management.

Milan has in fact clarified that the Luka Modric operation should be considered an isolated case. The impact of the Croatian, supported by enviable physical condition and a central role in the tactical project, does not represent a replicable model: “We cannot automatically extend the benefits of bringing in Modric to other profiles advanced in age,” is the internal reasoning.

For this reason, despite Ramos’ immediate availability and the fact that his transfer would cost nothing, there are no signs of openness coming from Via Aldo Rossi.

The defensive emergency remains: what Milan really needs in January

Milan, beyond the rhetoric of big names, must face a concrete need: strengthening the defensive department. With Odogu often involved in the Milan Futuro project and the group formed by Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic, and De Winter providing reliability but not great numerical depth, a winter addition remains a technical priority.

However, the choice will not fall on a “veteran” at the end of his career, but on a functional and sustainable profile, capable of integrating quickly into the system of play.

Budget, sales, and priorities: how economic balance will guide the Rossoneri’s moves

The January transfer window will be deeply influenced by budget dynamics. The club could allocate a significant investment to the offensive department, but only in the event of a major departure. The hottest name is Gimenez, who could guarantee an immediate capital gain.

In defense, however, the strategy will be more cautious: “The goal is to seize an opportunity with low economic impact,” explains someone familiar with the club’s policy. The preferred formulas will be a dry loan or a loan with an option to buy, avoiding structurally burdensome operations.

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