Rossoneri Round-up for 2 August: Higuain ‘Leonardo convinced me’ to join AC Milan

Gonzalo Higuain has confirmed that he’s joining Milan today.

He reportedly told reporters about his move as he checked into a hotel in Milan, saying,

First I’ll sign and then I’ll talk. I’ll have my medical tomorrow and then I hope to sign.

I’m starting a new adventure. I wish to greet to all the [Milan] fans and also the Juventus ones who gave me so much love.

Leonardo convinced me. I’ve already talked to Gattuso. I’m here to go as far as possible.

So Leonardo has already proven to be a better General Manager, Director of Football, or whatever else they wish to call his position, than Massimiliano Mirabelli. Leonardo has gone out and recruited some pretty big names so far, even while dealing with budget constraints and FFP rules. Looks like Elliott Management might know what they are doing.

On to the links.

AC Milan and Italian Football Links

Mattia Caldara and Gonzalo Higuain to Milan is reportedly a done deal. [AC Milan Offside]

What kind of impact will the addition of Higuain have on the current strikers at Milan? [AC Milan Offside]

Ronaldo Vieira officially signs for Sampdoria after leaving Leeds United. [Yorkshire Evening Post]

Juventus beats the MLS All-Stars on penalties after drawing 1-1 in regular time. Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez scored the lone goal for the MLS All-Stars as was named MVP. [Dirty South Soccer]

World Football Links

Aston Villa sign Andre Campos Moreira from Atlético Madrid on loan. [7500 to Holte]

Will Brentford’s Ryan Woods and Manchester City’s Jason Denayer end up at Leeds? [Through It All Together]

A continuing look at the rivalry between Club León and Tijuana in Mexico. [FMF State of Mind]

England is said to be preparing a bid for the 2030 World Cup. [Sky Sports]