Pellegatti expresses need for calm in Milan’s mercato: “Are others moving?” | OneFootball

Whilst the mercato has been slow so far, this is not due to AC Milan, but rather the ongoing international tournaments, and although it may be frustrating, Carlo Pellegatti has expressed the need for calm around the club.

We can dream that Paulo Fonseca had his whole team available from the early stages of pre-season, but with the European Championship and the Copa America, it is unreasonable to think that that would be the case.

Nevertheless, even if players are set to have a mini-break after their time at their respective tournaments, the club are still in a great position with internal and external players.

Of course, giving Fonseca as long as possible with every player would be fantastic for the upcoming season, but rest, both physical and mental, must also be given, otherwise, players struggle.

With no senior signings made yet, Pellegatti spoke to Radio 24 about Milan’s mercato, and he offered his verdict on the striker debacle – his words have been relayed by Milan News.

“Fonseca has made it clear that a striker will arrive and I think it’s Morata. I want three, though. So many games are played in January, you can’t afford to put Okafor adapted in the middle if you have Jovic or Morata out. I’m not interested in having the great champions at the gathering, I’m interested in having them on 17 August. Of course you have to have them.

“If in a month’s time we’re still here saying that it’s no good. Are the others moving? But the others who? Juventus took Douglas Luiz and that’s it. Inter had already taken them before and then took Sommer’s deputy. Roma? Napoli? Milan are moving. If we get Morata tomorrow we’re already one for one? They [Napoli] got Conte? And we got Fonseca.”