Valeri Vladimirov Called Up to Milan Squad for Italian Super Cup

by Ryan Cooper December 16, 2025

written by Ryan Cooper December 16, 2025 0 comments

AC Milan will head to Saudi Arabia for the Supercoppa Italiana with a promising young talent in tow: 17-year-old Bulgarian defender valeri Vladimirov has been called up to Massimiliano AllegriS 25-man squad [[2]]. Vladimirov, who signed with Milan in 2023 [[1]], has already featured for both the frist team in a amiable and the youth squads this season, and now has the possibility to compete for a title against serie A champions Napoli. The call-up is part of a broader inclusion of academy players in the squad, as Milan prepares for a crucial early-season competition.

Milan will include Bulgarian talent Valeri Vladimirov, along with several other promising young players from their youth academy, Milan Futuro, in the squad for the upcoming Supercoppa Italiana.

The news was reported by MilanNews, citing information from journalist Antonio Vitiello.

???? @AntoVitiello: Some players from Milan Futuro have been called up for the Supercoppa Italiana: Dutu (Milan Futuro), Sala (Milan Primavera), Borsani (Milan Primavera), Ibra (Milan Futuro), Pittarella (Milan Futuro) and Vladimirov (Milan Futuro). pic.twitter.com/xbAHFot6vM

— Milan Posts (@MilanPosts) December 16, 2025

The 17-year-old Bulgarian defender will be part of the 25-man list head coach Massimiliano Allegri can utilize in the Supercoppa Italiana mini-tournament, set to take place in Saudi Arabia.

In the semifinal, Milan will face reigning Serie A champions Napoli. This competition offers a crucial early-season opportunity for silverware and a boost in momentum.

Valeri Vladimirov already made his debut for Milan’s first team in a friendly against Virtus Entella (2-3) last month, playing the full 90 minutes. He was also on the bench for the 2-0 victory over Bari in the Coppa Italia in August.

This season, Vladimirov has primarily featured for Milan’s youth team, making 9 appearances, while also recording 3 appearances for the Primavera squad.

Rafael Leão may be absent from Milan’s Supercoppa Italiana squad, as he continues to train separately and is certain to miss the semifinal against Napoli, though he could be available should Milan advance to the final. In the championship match, the Rossoneri would face the winner of the Inter-Bologna tie.