Andrea Belotti is highly likely to leave Torino at the end of the season and has set his sights on joining Milan. The striker returned from his second major injury of 2020-2021 last week. He could get the nod for the first time in months in tonight’s Derby against Juventus.
President Urbano Cairo was bleak in his most recent remarks on the forward: “At this point, I will think he will depart as a free agent.” However, the Granata still hold out some hope for a late about-face. Director Davide Vagnati declared: “He should really think it through before exiting.” According to Calciomercato.com, Belotti has Milan atop his list of destinations, as he has been a lifelong fan.
On the other hand, the plans of the Rossoneri for the attack are unclear. They have to make the call on Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He would like to stay, even if in a reduced role. On the other hand, the management wants more certainties. Both the Swedish star and Olivier Giroud have often missed time with injury this season, and they have a lot of mileage on them.
Belotti has already turned down some offers to wait for Milan. Al-Hilal and Newcastle approached him proposing giant wages. Toronto FC could be a more viable alternative destination, the site informs. Also Napoli and Atalanta have expressed interest in adding on a Bosman move. But the Rossoneri would easily blow the competition out of the water if they decided to go after him, the publication relays.