CM: Milan watching €35m Italy midfielder’s contract situation closely

AC Milan are among the teams interested in signing Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci, a report claims, and there will be crucial talks regarding a renewal soon.

Calciomercato.com report that Ricci has attracted the attention of major Italian clubs thanks to his excellent performances both with the Italian national team and with Torino, ones which have continued under the new head coach Paolo Vanoli.

His recent performances with Luciano Spalletti’s Italy have further confirmed his potential, arousing the interest of several top European clubs. In addition to Milan, Inter and Napoli have also expressed strong interest in the Torino talent.

Aware of the growing interest around the 23-year-old, Torino president Urbano Cairo has already started talks with Ricci’s entourage to extend his contract with the club, which is currently set to expire in June 2026.

The midfielder is at the centre of a renewal plot that would extend his contract until 2029. The club has reportedly set a base price of €35m to sell and that is without an extension, which would give them further leverage in negotiations with any interested club.

Ricci can play both as a deeper-lying midfielder in a three-man midfield or a double pivot, as well as a bit further forward as a box-to-box player.