Antonee Robinson says a cardiac irregularity spotted during a 2020 medical scuppered a move to AC Milan, but he recovered to become Fulham and USMNT mainstay. Betting outcome: punters should favour Robinson in Fulham starting and assists markets rather than transfer futures; his fitness record suggests stable availability for short-term match markets.
Antonee Robinson: how a failed Milan medical reshaped his career
Antonee Robinson has opened up about the failed medical that halted a move to AC Milan in 2020, describing the moment as one of the most delicate of his career. The left-back, now established at Fulham and a regular for the USMNT, says the issue flagged during the Milan examination ultimately prevented the transfer despite interest from the Italian giants.
The medical examination that changed Robinson’s destiny
Robinson explained that doctors detected an irregularity on cardiac tests during the Milan medical. He recalled the media narrative that followed: “Every time I was on TV, the interview was something like: ‘Yes, he failed the medical in Milan.’”
According to Robinson, the anomaly was subtle and may not always appear on tests carried out elsewhere, but it raised concerns for Milan’s medical staff.
Why Serie A medicals can be decisive
Robinson warned that medical protocols and thresholds can differ between countries. He suggested that certain heart-rate or ECG readings that might pass scrutiny in England can be treated more cautiously in Italy, where clubs often apply stricter cardiovascular screening before finalising deals.
Career recovery: Fulham and international progress
Rather than derail his trajectory, the episode proved a turning point. Robinson earned a regular starting role in English football and has become an important presence for both Fulham and the US national team.
This season he has continued to contribute offensively, adding assists and delivering consistent defensive work — numbers that underline his value as an attacking left-back.
What this means for bettors and transfer markets
For punters, Robinson’s experience carries a few clear signals. Short-term match markets — starts, assists, key crosses — look safer than speculative transfer bets hinging on big medical-dependent moves.
His return to full fitness and steady selection record make him a sensible pick for player-starts and assists markets, while long-term transfer futures should factor in clubs’ varying medical standards.
Legacy of the failed move
Years after the aborted Milan switch, the medical episode is remembered less as an end and more as a turning point. It did not prevent Robinson from building a solid career in English football and becoming a dependable left-back on the international stage.
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