Italy International Ricci came to Torino last week.
Albertini told La Gazzetta Dello Sport: “For me it is a great idea that reminds me of the investment a few years ago in (Sandro) Tonali.”
Asked if Ricci reminds him of himself, Albertini said: “In terms of the opportunities he has at his disposal, yes. When I arrived in Milan, I played a few meters further forward, but then I stopped and became a metronome like him.
“I might have more long throws and more balls, but Ricci is very good at dictating the team's pace.”
About Milan who was connected to Juventus -striker Dusan Vlahovic, he added: “I don't mind. I would take the Vlahovic that I saw in Fiorentina closed with my eyes. I repeat: I had a few doubts after his experience at Juventus, but I would give the right circumstances, would do well with the Milan.”