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After failing to reach any European competition for the first time in over a decade, AC Milan now have a sparkle of optimism after a few key moves in the summer transfer window have given their fans renewed hope.

The move to swap left-back Kevin Constant for Pablo Armero makes the team better, and the Rossoneri finally have a great goalkeeper in Diego Lopez to help their porous defense.

It's time for this historic club to get back to winning ways in all competitions and live up to their billing as one of the most storied sides in Europe.

Here are five reasons why Milan will reach the Champions League by finishing in the top three in Serie A this upcoming season.