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Milan Line Up Three Extensions for Pivotal Contributors

November 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

As heavily rumored, Stefano Pioli will soon ink a new contract, and Alessio Romagnoli and Zlatan Ibrahimovic could get new deals as well. Milan will not stop there and are looking to lock up three key players: Rafael Leao, Theo Hernandez, and Ismael Bennacer.

Milan Watching Young Greek Midfielder amid Kessié Saga

November 5, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Given the uncertainty related to Franck Kessié’s future, Milan continue to do their homework and monitor some young midfielders that could eventually replace him. Their emissaries were recently spotted at a Panathinaikos game to observe Sotiris Alexandropoulos.

Leonardo Downplays PSG Pursuit of Milan Duo and Defends His Side

November 1, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

PSG has long been considered the biggest threat to sign Franck Kessié in a Bosman move, however Leonardo denied opening talks with and Theo Hernandez. Milan are currently negotiating an extension with both. The executive also came to the defense of his coach.

Milan CEO Ivan Gazidis praised the fans ahead of the final home game against Atalanta: “We are all looking forward to this great match."

Milan CEO Issues Warning on Extensions after Balance Sheet Approval

October 27, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Milan board of directors approved the balance sheets for the 2020-2021 season yesterday. It registered a €98M loss, although it was cut in half compared to the previous campaign. CEO Ivan Gazidis announced that the could would continue to be disciplined with the payroll.

Roma have already signed a midfielder, but a couple of exits could lead to another addition to the role. They remain in the race for Boubacar Kamara.

Milan Reportedly in Advanced Talks with Potential Kessié Replacement

October 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

Milan will not be caught off guard if Franck Kessié decides to leave at the end of his contract. The Rossoneri have identified Olympique Marseille’s Boubacar Kamara as a quality replacement for the Ivorian powerhouse. He is currently set to become a free agent in June 2022 too.

The Milan faithful have not taken kindly the news that Franck Kessié is joining Barcelona. The San Siro crowd loudly booed him against Bologna.

Real Madrid and Barcelona Join the Fray for Milan Ace on Expiring Deal

October 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

The battle to sign Franck Kessié is heating up. The contract of the midfielder expires in June 2022, and Milan are having major troubles in the talks. PSG and Liverpool were tipped to be the early frontrunners for him, but Barcelona and Real Madrid are keeping a watchful eye on the situation too.

After the insisting rumors over the last few weeks, Kessié has formally secured his Bosman move to Barcelona at the end of the season.

Kessié Agent Denies Inter Links, Mum on Extension Talks with Milan

October 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liverpool, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

The negotiation to renew the contract Franck Kessié continues to be the most talked-about topic in Milan circles. His agent George Atangana weighed in, complaining about the insistent chatter but without offering many details about how the talks with the Rossoneri are going.

Napoli Looking For Ways to Mitigate Impact of Upcoming AFCON

October 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

As things stand, Napoli will not have Kalidou Koulibaly, Victor Osimhen, and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa for the entire month of January. The star trio will take part in the African Cup of Nations, but the club are seeking some solutions to lose them for as little time as possible.

Liverpool and PSG Ready to Pounce Should Milan Decide to Sell Kessié

October 1, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liverpool, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

The form and the contract of Franck Kessié are among the main worries for Milan at the moment. The extension talks have not progressed, and there is a gulf between the offer and the request. A stunning sale is not totally out of the question since the club already lost two stars for nothing.

Milan Believe Kessié Problems to Be Physical and Not Contract-Related

September 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Franck Kessié has had a slow start of the season and has been distant from the elite levels he reached in the past campaign. The club thinks that conditioning issues have affected him more than the ongoing stalling negotiation to extend his expiring contract.

Milan vs Atletico Madrid 1-2: Kessie’s Blunder Condemns the Rossoneri

September 29, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Champions League, International Football, Serie A

Milan suffered late heartbreak at the San Siro as Atletico Madrid came from behind to eke out a 2-1 victory in an enthralling Champions League fixture on Tuesday. Despite the Serie A giants' heroic performance, playing a man down for over an hour eventually proved as tall order against a star-studded Los Rojiblancos side.

Two European Giants Join Race for Milan’s Soon-to-be Free Agent Kessie

September 21, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Barcelona, Liverpool, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A

Kessie long been on polar terms with the club’s management regarding wages as he hopes to become one of the club’s top earners – in contrast to what the club are offering him.

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