Brahim Diaz decided the first leg versus Tottenham, ending a personal scoring drought that had started in late October. The attacker has maintained a regular role considering Charles De Ketelaere’s struggles to adapt to Serie A. The Spaniard has played in multiple positions as Stefano Pioli searched for the right scheme.
He commented to SportMediaset.
“I’m too happy for the team. We have done an incredible job and worked well throughout the week. Everybody shined, and the fans were incredible. The two wins in a row don’t mean much. We always have this spirit, and we just need to forge ahead now. It’s a healthy result. This is an extraordinary club. We have a few Serie A matches, and then we will think about making the Round of Eight.”
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan want to keep Brahim Diaz, but they need to come to terms with Real Madrid. Los Galacticos have a €27M clause to bring him back once the Rossoneri pick up their €22M option. The player is keen on staying in Italy. The club will try to make it happen if the figures aren’t too high.
Per Cadena Ser (via Tuttomercatoweb), Les Merengues plot to acquire him, but not necessarily to be part of the future roster. He might be used in a swap.
Our Take on Milan and Brahim Diaz
The so-called recompra have only harmed Italian sides, so it’d be better for them to stop using such formula. He isn’t the most consistent or effective player, but the Rossoneri would likely have to spend more to replace him with somebody better. If De Ketelaere ever found his footing, he’d work well as a change-of-pace guy off the bench.
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