Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s time at AC Milan might be coming to an end sooner than expected. The English midfielder, who arrived from Chelsea in 2023 for €16 million, has reportedly been put up for sale by the club’s new manager Ruben Amorim. According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, Fiorentina has expressed interest in bringing him to Florence.
Loftus-Cheek, now 30 years old, never quite found his footing in Serie A the way fellow Chelsea export Christian Pulisic did. Last season he made 28 league appearances but started only 12 of them under former manager Massimiliano Allegri. That’s not exactly the return Milan was hoping for when they brought him over from Stamford Bridge.
With just one year left on his contract, the Rossoneri are in a tricky spot. They can sell him now and try to recoup some of that initial investment, or they risk losing him for nothing next summer when his deal expires. Given the club’s need to generate funds for Amorim’s squad rebuild, the choice seems pretty clear.
Amorim Already Moving On
The new boss has apparently already made up his mind. Loftus-Cheek doesn’t fit into his plans, and Milan is ready to listen to offers. A few Premier League clubs have reportedly sniffed around, but nothing concrete has materialized yet. That’s where Fiorentina comes in. They had a rough season and need midfield help badly. They could swoop in and bring Loftus-Cheek back to Italy’s top flight, even if it means derailing a potential return to England.
Milan won’t block the move, but they’re hoping to get at least some of their money back. Losing him on a free transfer next year would be a luxury they can’t afford, especially with Amorim looking to reshape the roster and needing cash to do it.
Modric Saga Hovers Over Everything
The interesting contrast here is how Milan is handling Luka Modric. The Croatian legend said goodbye to the San Siro at the end of last season, but the club is still trying to convince him to stick around for another year. While they’re pushing Loftus-Cheek out the door, they’re pulling out all the stops to keep a 40-year-old midfielder who’s already played at the highest level for two decades. It’s a weird dynamic, but it shows how differently the front office views the two players.
For Loftus-Cheek, this might be the end of his Milan adventure. He had flashes of quality but never consistent enough to lock down a starting spot. Now, with a new coach and a contract running down, it feels like a matter of when, not if, he’s gone.
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