Milan’s Latin Link: A Young Left-Back Signs as January Plans Take Shape
6 December 2025
New Latin signing for Milan
AC Milan have completed their first winter transfer, signing 20-year-old Colombian left-back Juan David Arizala for around 3 million euros.
According to Italian outlet Tuttosport, this move marks a key step in the Rossoneri project, which aims to reinforce the squad with three more players in the upcoming winter window.
Sporting director Igli Tare continues to work on adding a solid center-back, a right winger, and a striker who could become a regular in the coming seasons.
Milan currently sit atop Serie A with 28 points, level with Napoli. With the title race heating up, coach Massimiliano Allegri believes depth in core positions will be crucial to staying competitive.
Arizala’s move is expected to take place after he finishes the Copa Colombia final with Independiente Medellín, before heading to Italy.
The signing represents a long-term investment for the Rossoneri, given the player’s high potential to thrive in Italy’s top flight.
Meanwhile, the future of striker Santiago Giménez remains unclear, though his agent has ruled out a January departure for now.
Punchline 1: Milan’s transfer plan is like IKEA—lots of parts, and you hope they assemble into a title.
Punchline 2: Signing a 20-year-old with big potential is a long game; let’s hope the montage includes a trophy as the final scene.
