AC Milan Break Financial Record Despite Turbulent Season on the Pitch

AC Milan are experiencing a season filled with contradictions as the club struggles competitively while simultaneously achieving record-breaking financial success through player sales. Despite disappointing performances on the field, the Rossoneri have generated the highest transfer profit in the club's history during the 2025-26 season.

According to financial reports, Milan's net capital gains from player transfers have already reached 101.8 million euros. The figure surpasses the club's previous record set in the 2001-02 campaign and highlights how aggressively Milan have managed outgoing transfers over the past year.

Several major sales played a significant role in reaching the historic total. Malick Thiaw's transfer to Newcastle produced the biggest profit, followed by Theo Hernandez's move to Al-Hilal. Other departures, including Alex Jimenez, Lorenzo Colombo, Noah Okafor, Tommaso Pobega, and Yacine Adli, also contributed heavily to the impressive financial result.

The total could still increase before the season officially ends if Fulham decide to activate the buyout clause for Samuel Chukwueze. From a business perspective, Milan's management can point to a highly successful year in terms of balancing finances and generating revenue through the transfer market.

However, many supporters see the situation differently. Milan's absence from the Champions League after finishing eighth last season reportedly cost the club around 80 million euros in lost revenue, making the record transfer profits feel bittersweet. For a large part of the fanbase, the numbers reinforce concerns that financial priorities have started to outweigh sporting ambition at one of Italy's biggest clubs.