The transfer saga is now behind us: Gonçalo Ramos, the Portuguese striker from PSG, has officially signed with AC Milan for a base fee of €74 million. The announcement sent ripples through the Italian football landscape, where Ramos’s performances at the recent World Cup have already captured the nation’s attention—especially after his decisive goal against Croatia that sealed Portugal’s spot in the Round of 16.
This landmark transfer marks a bold statement of intent from the Rossoneri, who have long struggled to secure a world-class striker. The Italian media, initially skeptical about the hefty price tag, is now singing Ramos’s praises. His World Cup heroics have silenced doubters and sparked hopes that he could be the long-awaited savior of a position that has seen more misses than hits in recent decades.
Italian press hails Ramos as AC Milan’s new talisman
« Gonçalo Ramos isn’t just a signing—he’s a statement. The Portuguese marksman arrived at a club starved for goals, and his €74M price tag reflects that urgency. With Rafael Leão likely on his way out, Ramos is poised to inherit the mantle of Milan’s primary goal threat. The Rossoneri haven’t had a reliable number nine since the days of Inzaghi and Shevchenko, save for fleeting brilliance from Ibrahimović and Giroud. The curse of failed strikers like Morata, Origi, and Piatek may finally be lifted. »
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Another leading Italian outlet echoed the sentiment, describing Ramos’s World Cup winner as nothing short of spectacular: « Watching him rise to head in the decisive goal against Croatia—even in a match that shaped Portugal’s World Cup fate—must have sent shivers down every AC Milan fan’s spine. This wasn’t just a good performance; it was a statement of intent. The Portuguese forward may not have lit up the tournament before that moment, but he certainly did afterward. »