AC Milan’s first summer signing appears to be in the bag as a full agreement over Sven Botman has been found, according to one journalist.
Given that there are now widespread reports suggesting that Milan will soon be bought by Investcorp thus ending Elliott Management’s four-year tenure, there has been subsequent doubts about whether Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara would follow through with previous negotiations.
According to Daniele Longo of Calciomercato.com however, the Botman deal will go through. An agreement over personal terms has been found on the basis of a four-year contract which will be less than €4m net per season.
There are some final details to sort between Lille and Milan on the bonuses involved in the deal but the fixed base should remain at €30m as a transfer fee. The operation is moving ‘closer and closer to closure’ after the attempts to sign the Dutchman in January.
