Alvaro Morata’s decision to take the number seven shirt upon joining AC Milan has left fans with a rather obvious question: who will inherit Olivier Giroud’s number nine?
As Calciomercato.com report, it was Morata’s decision to go for the number that he wears with the Spanish national team, who he captained to a European Championship win this summer. The No.7 was previously taken by Yacine Adli, but he vacated it for the new addition.
The report adds that Milan do intend to fill the No.9 jersey. Giorgio Furlani, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Geoffrey Moncada remain vigilant and have already spoken about various potential operations, such as Tammy Abraham of Roma.
However, the hot name at the moment is Niclas Fullkrug of Borussia Dortmund, over whom discussions have already started. The 31-year-old Germany international would love to join and Dortmund are asking for a figure between €15 and 20m.
The Rossoneri are aiming to close the deal for less, but the player’s will could be key in the situation. He scored 16 goals for BVB in his first season there but they decided to buy Serhou Guirassy from Stuttgart which means he may no longer be the starter, and he seems keen to move on.