AC Milan has commenced their summer tour to Australia, marking the beginning of critical pre-season preparations under new manager Ruben Amorim. The Rossoneri squad departed Italy today for matches that will shape their fitness and tactical cohesion ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
The travelling party includes several key returnees sidelined from the recent Celtic friendly. Christopher Nkunku and defender Filippo Terracciano rejoin the group after recovering from bruises, while Matteo Gila cleared medical scans with no muscular damage detected. Peruvian left-back Estupinan also boards the flight despite ongoing transfer negotiations with Aston Villa, which remain on hold at Amorim's request as he assesses squad depth.
Staggered Arrivals Shape Tour Timeline
Milan's tour schedule unfolds in waves. On Wednesday, Goncalo Ramos and Portuguese winger Rafael Leao are expected to link up with the squad in Australia. August 2 brings midfielder Alexis Saelemaekers, centre-back Koni De Winter, veteran Luka Modric, and midfielder Ardon Jashari. Goalkeeper Mike Maignan and France midfielder Adrien Rabiot return to Milanello on August 12, completing the reunion for the squad's final preparations.
Two notable absences remain at Milan's Italian training base. Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez continue individual recovery programmes from injuries, prioritising rehabilitation over immediate tour participation. This phased return reflects Amorim's methodical approach to integrating players while managing fitness loads during a demanding summer schedule.
The Australian tour represents Milan's first extended test under their new Portuguese tactician, with competitive intensity ramping as players arrive and settle into Amorim's tactical framework across the coming weeks.
