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AC Milan Faces Season Without Recognized No. 9

9/8/2025

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AC Milan enters the 2025-26 season without a recognized no.9 for the first time in over a century.
Luka Jovic's departure left a gap, prompting the search for a new center-forward.
The club signed Santiago Gimenez and Christopher Nkunku, who joined from Chelsea on deadline day.
Massimiliano Allegri plans to utilize Rafael Leao as a center-forward, despite his recent injury.
Leao will be supported by Nkunku and Christian Pulisic in various formations.

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AC Milan enters the 2025-26 season without a recognized no.9 for the first time in over a century.
Luka Jovic's departure left a gap, prompting the search for a new center-forward.
The club signed Santiago Gimenez and Christopher Nkunku, who joined from Chelsea on deadline day.
Massimiliano Allegri plans to utilize Rafael Leao as a center-forward, despite his recent injury.
Leao will be supported by Nkunku and Christian Pulisic in various formations.