Marco Sportiello is officially a player of Milan.
Yesterday the 31-year-old goalkeeper had his medical with the club, as he arrives on a free transfer after being owned by Atalanta for a decade.
Today, the official announcement arrived from the club. He will act as the second-choice goalkeeper for Stefano Pioli, behind Mike Maignan.
“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.“
Well come to ac milan I know you are one of us you are milanista
Welcome sportielo…Forza Milan
Finally an adequate backup for Maignan. Welcome milanista.