Ramos scores first Milan goal as club beats Venezia and remembers Baresi

AC Milan secured a victory over Venezia in a Serie A fixture at San Siro, in a match marked by both emotional farewells and a breakthrough performance from a new signing.

Before the game, the club organized a send-off for Rafael Leao, the Portuguese forward who is departing Milan after several seasons with the team. The occasion also served as a tribute to Franco Baresi, the club's legendary former defender, whose career at Milan remains one of the most celebrated in the club's history.

On the pitch, attention centered on Gonçalo Ramos, the Portuguese striker recently signed by Milan, who scored his first goal for the club. Reports indicate Ramos described playing for Milan as "easy", a comment reflecting his quick adaptation to the team.

Following his goal, Ramos reportedly offered to pay for a team dinner, a well-known tradition among footballers celebrating their first goal for a new club. The gesture, combined with his performance, has fueled speculation among fans and commentators that Milan may have finally found their long-sought "number nine" — the term used to describe a team's primary goal-scoring striker.

In the post-match player ratings, known in Italian football media as "pagelle", Ramos was awarded a strong 6.5 out of 10. He was described as a "serial eater" of goals, a phrase highlighting his consistent finishing ability, and was reportedly celebrated by the San Siro crowd, who sang in his honor after the match.

Not all performances were praised equally. Cisse was criticized for lacking accuracy in front of goal, while English midfielder Loftus-Cheek was noted for contributing little in terms of creative play during the match.

The result adds to what appears to be a positive start for Milan this season, with Ramos emerging as a central figure in the team's attacking plans following the departure of Leao. The symbolic nature of the match — combining a farewell, a tribute, and a breakthrough moment — has added significance to what was otherwise a routine league fixture.