AC Milan’s upcoming match against Club Brugge holds special significance, not only due to their precarious position in the Champions League standings but also because it might mark the European debut of Francesco Camarda. The young prodigy has been called up by coach Paulo Fonseca to replace the injured Tammy Abraham, and has already been taken under the wing of veteran striker Alvaro Morata during training.
Calciomercato report that the club has a clear vision for Camarda: within two years, he is expected to be a regular fixture in the first team. His current apprenticeship with Milan Futuro, despite its challenges, is a step in this direction. This strategy is reflected in the transfer market approach, with Jovan Kirovski unlikely to bring in additional strikers for Daniele Bonera’s youth team in January to avoid hindering Camarda’s progress.
However, the situation for the first team is more complex. Morata has proven to be an excellent investment, bringing leadership and skill at a relatively low cost. The idea is that the Spanish striker can mentor Camarda, but there may be a gap in the attacking lineup behind Morata.
Luka Jovic’s time at Milan seems to be coming to an end, with the club hoping to find him a new destination in January despite his desire to stay. Abraham’s future is also uncertain, having started strongly but then struggling with form and fitness issues. His loan from Roma doesn’t include a purchase option, leaving his long-term future at Milan in doubt.
Looking ahead, Milan is considering several options to strengthen their attack. Santiago Gimenez remains a concrete, albeit expensive, target at around €40 million. It will be interesting to see if the club decides to pursue the Mexican international, given their recent trend of signings in the €20 million range.
Another profile being monitored is Ange-Yoan Bonny from Parma, who has scored three goals in eight matches this season. Bonny would align more closely with RedBird’s investment strategy and represent a bet on the future.
While ideas abound, the development of Camarda remains central to Milan’s plans. The club’s approach to the January transfer window will likely be influenced by how they balance immediate needs with their long-term vision for nurturing young talent like Camarda.