Goncalo Ramos scores first goal of the season for AC Milan in crucial win over Venezia

Gonçalo Ramos finally opened his account for AC Milan, scoring his first Serie A goal in a 1-0 win over Venezia on August 28, 2026. For a player who cost €74 million, the relief was probably as sweet as the goal itself. The Portuguese striker’s left-footed finish in the 69th minute, set up by Alexis Saelemaekers, gave Milan their first home win of the season. Breaking the seal at San Siro Ramos had drawn a blank in Milan’s season opener against Torino on August 23, a match the Rossoneri won 2-1 without their marquee forward finding the net. Ramos had actually shown glimpses during pre-season, including a header against Manchester United on August 15 in a friendly. The price tag and the project When Ramos signed on June 30, 2026, the €74 million fee (plus add-ons) on a five-year contract made him the most expensive player in AC Milan’s history. The previous record belonged to Rafael Leão, who arrived in 2019 for €49.5 million. Milan had endured a deeply disappointing previous season, one bad enough to cost Massimiliano Allegri his job as manager. The appointment of Rúben Amorim as his replacement signaled a philosophical shift, and Ramos became the first tangible expression of that ...