AC Milan completed the signings of Spanish winger Samu Castillejo and Uruguayan midfielder Diego Laxalt on the final day of the transfer window in Italy on Friday, signalling the Serie A club’s intentions for the new season despite a backdrop of financial chaos. France international midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko was also officially presented at the San Siro before the summer transfer window closed in Italy at 8:00pm (1800 GMT) on Friday. We have made eight new signings and we are convinced we have handed (coach) Rino Gattuso a younger and stronger squad than last season’s,” said AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni. Milan splashed out over €200 ($231m) on players last summer but finished sixth in Serie A and failed to qualify for the Champions League. Despite spending considerably less than a year ago, the northerners — coached by former Italy World Cup winner and Milan midfielder Gattuso — have been one of the most active Serie A clubs on the market.

Source: Punch August 17, 2018 15:45 UTC