FM22 article series on which teams to manage in the game, this time it's
A.C Milan.
Looking for a new team to try out in Football Manager 2022? Then we have broken down a list of the thirty-three best clubs to manage in Football Manager 2022. To help you find the best games to enjoy and the most gratifying experiences, be sure to try some – or all – of these clubs. Each stand at various points in the football pantheon, offering different experiences and ideas from one another. In this article, we will look at managing A.C. Milan today.
What is A.C. Milan’s history?
This is a club rich in history, but 2021-22 is the first season that the club has been in the UEFA Champions League for the best part of a decade. So, you should be looking to build on that history whilst understanding that the current Milan is not the Milan of the mid-2000s.
What are A.C. Milan’s objectives and finances?
Your objective is simple – to get into the UEFA Champions League again, and by 2023-24 to be competing for the title. You will also be expected to win some titles, whether that includes the domestic cup or the European honours available to you. You will also be expected to get out of the group stages of the UCL. This is a tough opening gig, but you have an excellent squad to play with alongside a few key sellable assets.
Your finances are not great, but they are much improved from the mess that Milan were in recently. You will need to be smart with how you spend money, and contract extensions will need to be managed very carefully indeed. Progress, though, is possible with a solid enough war chest behind you.
Who are the best players at A.C. Milan?
The best players at Milan are all very good players, but you have a few ageing players to think about.
In goals, Mike Maignan might not be Gigi Donnarumma, but he is a fine goalkeeper. Full-backs are good, too, with Davide Calabria and Theo Hernandez two of the best in the business. Keep that in mind as you look for positions to fill.
Your most important asset, Franck Kessie, is unlikely to sign a new deal in a wage bracket you can reach. Despite being among your best players, it might be better to cash-in on the player and make the most of the opportunity that exists for you to use that money to build the squad out further in the future.