Milan have officially confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Marco Sportiello, who joins them on a free transfer. The 31-year-old has long been touted as the Rossoneri’s first signing of the summer, and the club have now released a statement confirming the news:
“AC Milan is happy to announce the arrival of Marco Sportiello on 1 July 2023. The Italian keeper has signed with the Club until 30 June 2027.”
“Born on 10 May 1992 in Desio, Sportiello came through Atalanta’s youth sector and then played for Seregno (2010/11 season), Poggibonsi (2011/2012 season) and Carpi (2012/13 season), before returning to Atalanta to make 88 appearances between 2013 and 2017. In January 2017, he moved to Fiorentina, where he played 39 games, followed by a move to Frosinone for the 2018/19 season, where he featured 36 times. Ahead of the 2019/20 season, he returned to Atalanta again and brought his appearances for his boyhood club up to 136.”
“Marco Sportiello has chosen the number 57 jersey.”
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