Cardinale: Milan work ‘as a team’, ‘I approve every single cent’ | OneFootball

Milan owner Gerry Cardinale insists the new Rossoneri management works ‘as a team’ but notes: ‘I approve every single cent, and I’m the only one who gives the final green light on the transfer market.’

Cardinale already spoke to reporters just a few days ago, before Ruben Amorim’s unveiling press conference, but he’s now provided more insight into the new Milan era in a fresh interview with Calcio&Finanza.

Cardinale: ‘I’m the only one who gives the final green light on the transfer market’

“No one at Milan has approval rights at any threshold in the transfer market, apart from me,” said the Milan owner.

“I approve every single cent, and I’m the only one who gives the final green light on the transfer market.”

The Rossoneri have already secured two summer signings. They first signed Portugal international Gonçalo Ramos from PSG in a deal worth up to €70m, including add-ons.

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 03: Gerry Cardinale of AC Milan looks on before the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 03, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Lazio’s Mario Gila is now in Milan to undergo medical tests with the Rossoneri before completing a €30m transfer. This means the Rossoneri have already invested circa €100m in new acquisitions this summer.

“In the way we operate, my power of approval is one-sided,” Cardinale continued.

“And then one important thing: as I said at the press conference, we do things as a team. So the team will continue to make recommendations, and we will work together.

“We have a lot of input from the coach and my team. But in the end, when the time comes to make a decision, I approve it.”

Milan failed to reach the Champions League in the 2025-26 season, so Massimiliano Allegri was sacked and replaced by ex-Manchester United boss Amorim, who has signed a three-year contract at San Siro.