AC Milan decided to pick up American international defender Emmanuel Onyewu . The year - old joins from Belgians Standard Liege on a three - year contract . However , the transfer is unlikely to appease the Milan supporters who are unhappy with the summer sale of Brazilian superstar Kaka to Real Madrid -- and the departure of coach Carlo Ancelotti to Chelsea . Onyewu is the first American to play in Serie A since Alexi Lalas in the 90s .
AC Milan decided to pick up American international defender Emmanuel Onyewu . The year - old joins from Belgians Standard Liege on a three - year contract . Onyewu is the first American to play in Serie A since Alexi Lalas in the 90s .