AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri says he's excited about entering a new era.

Milan have cleared out their squad this summer.

"It is a special year, different from my first two," the Coach told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

"In a way it's more exciting, as this is a team we want to see grow before our eyes. I can promise we'll be appreciated and we'll improve. It'll be the start of a fascinating challenge.

"Our first objective is to remain among the top three in Italy and therefore qualify for the Champions League. In Europe our target is to get past the group phase, hopefully reaching the quarter-finals."