The Rossoneri's expensive transfer-window recruitment means that the Champions League is a minimum target this season, according to their manager
Vincenzo Montella recognises that failing to qualify for the Champions League would be "damaging" for a new-look AC Milan, both economically and to the team's reputation.
The Rossoneri have not graced Europe's top table since the 2013-14 season and are playing in continental competition for the first time since that campaign in the Europa League this term – Milan having won the first leg of a third-round qualifier against CSU Craiova on Thursday.
Milan have been on a heavy recruitment drive during the transfer window, funded by their new wealthy Chinese owners, with the likes of Leonardo Bonucci, Andre Silva, Lucas Biglia and Ricardo Rodriguez having moving to San Siro.