On top of the glory, making it to the Champions League’s quarterfinals will have a generous windfall that will assist Milan in their transfer market plans. The qualification to the next round will add at least €20M to the UEFA prize money for this season, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs (via Tuttomercatoweb).
Part of it will be utilized in the summer and will help the Rossoneri retain some players. Olivier Giroud stated that he wanted to stay after the Tottenham clash. The parties will attempt to finalize the agreement shortly.
Milan have no ultimately control over Brahim Diaz, but regardless of the formula previously used to sign him from Real Madrid, which have the final say, his future will be a matter of intentions. It will hinge on where he wants to play and whether Les Merengues really wish to take him back and keep him in their squad.
The Rossoneri are hopeful the Champions League success will aid in the thorny talks with Rafael Leao too. The parties have resumed negotiating after hitting a roadblock in January. The front office finally managed to speak directly with the player and his family to learn his requests, as his representatives are split.
The star asked for a five-year contract with €7.5M salary and a €2M signing bonus, plus various add-ons over the years. On the other hand, the fine he has to pay to Sporting CP and the release clause continue to be sticking points. Milan directors Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara will convene with owner Gerry Cardinale to decide how to proceed. The uncertainty remains, but at least there were some developments.
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