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AC Milan Sets Club Record with Gonçalo Ramos Signing Under New Manager Rúben Amorim
7/1/2026, 1:08:53 PM
Record-Breaking Transfer of Gonçalo Ramos
On Tuesday, AC Milan announced the €70-plus million signing of Portuguese striker Gonçalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain, setting a club record. Ramos signed a contract through the 2030-31 season, becoming the first player acquired by manager Rúben Amorim.
Seasonal Context and Managerial Overhaul
Milan finished the 2025-26 Serie A season in fifth place, missing Champions League qualification after a 2-1 loss to Cagliari on the final day and dropping to the Europa League. The finish prompted the dismissal of coach Massimiliano Allegri and his staff. In June, the club hired former Manchester United boss Rúben Amorim on a two-year deal to reverse the slump.
Key Figures and Stakeholders
Key figures are manager Rúben Amorim, who seeks to revamp the attack, and striker Gonçalo Ramos, 25, who scored 45 goals in 131 matches for PSG and helped win three Ligue 1 titles and two Champions League trophies. Milan’s American owners, who called the previous season an “unequivocal failure,” approved the record outlay. The exits of Rafael Leão and the goalless 2025-26 campaign of Christian Pulisic highlight the need for a new front-man.
Transfer Details and Comparative Data
Reported fees range from €74 million to over €70 million and about £60 million, all exceeding Milan’s prior record of €49.5 million for Rafael Leão in 2019. Ramos’s contract runs to June 2031. At PSG his minutes were limited by a forward line featuring Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué, which kept his goal tally modest despite team success. The purchase places Milan among Serie A’s highest spenders.
Official Statements & Responses
Milan’s announcement framed the deal as a decisive response to last season’s shortcomings and a pledge to regain Champions League qualification. The owners’ description of the 2025-26 campaign as an “unequivocal failure” was highlighted. Critics point to Ramos’s limited PSG minutes and question whether the fee matches his recent role, noting performance risk. The club has not disclosed the exact amount, prompting speculation.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the exact fee, citing €74 million, “more than €70 million,” and £60 million. Contract length is reported as “until June 2031” and “until the end of the 2030-31 season,” both effectively the same period. No official figure has been released, and any performance-related clauses remain undisclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The Portuguese forward scored 45 goals in 131 appearances for PSG, helping the team win three Ligue 1 titles and two Champions League titles, among other honors, along the way.” — Amanda Langell, Sports Illustrated
- “Italian journalist Antonio Vitiello claims Amorim is “crazy” about Lisandro Martínez and Sporting Lisbon’s Gonçalo Inacio.” about Lisandro Martínez and Sporting Lisbon’s Gonçalo Inacio.” — Antonio Vitiello, Italian journalist
