AC Milan wants to go back to those days when they were one of the most feared sides in European football. To do that, the rossoneri have agreed to revamp their frontline with a couple of big name signings that made an impact during the recently concluded season. Colombian Carlos Bacca and Brazilian striker Luiz Adriano have committed to the team, and the club expects an immediate impact from both players.
The Italian club revealed that, pending a medical, Bacca will be joining the team after paying his 30 million buyout clause to Sevilla. Bacca, who also played for Belgian Club Brugge, won two consecutive Europa League titles with Los Sevillanos, and managed to score 49 goals in 108 games for the Spanish side. Recently, Bacca was part of Colombia's squad eliminated from the 2015 Copa América, where he failed to score a single goal.
Sevilla revealed the deal to their fans via their Twitter feed.
"Sevilla FC and AC Milan have reached an agreement for the transfer of Carlos Bacca"
El #Sevilla FC y el @acmilan llegan a un acuerdo para el traspaso de @carlos7bacca http://t.co/fRojZACjHj pic.twitter.com/UFna5jeovp
— Sevilla Fútbol Club (@SevillaFC) July 2, 2015
Earlier today, club officers revealed that former Shakhtar Donetsk striker Luiz Adriano was holding a meeting with Adriano Galliani and his agent at Casa Milan. After a few hours, the club revealed the player will be joining the red-and-black side after signing a contract for the next five years.
Luiz Adriano has signed the contract that will tie him to #ACMilan until June 30, 2020! #weareacmilan pic.twitter.com/tFCuESQ5ka
— AC Milan (@acmilan) July 2, 2015
Luiz Adriano: 2010/11: 37 apps 20 gols 2011/12: 35 apps 16 gols 2012/13: 32 apps 15 gols 2013/14: 39 apps 26 gols 2014/15: 31 apps 20 gols
— AC Milan Norway (@ACMilanNorway) July 2, 2015
Both players will join the team under recently appointed coach Sinisa Mihajlovic, who will try to return the team to European competition after finishing 10th in the Serie A last season.