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 new direction, Amorim’s first acquisition.

Ramos arrived from Paris Saint-Germain with credentials that justified the fee on paper. Over three seasons at PSG, he scored 45 goals in 131 appearances. He also collected some rather impressive hardware along the way: three Ligue 1 titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies.