In recent weeks, Atalanta have stated they wish to re-discuss the terms of Charles De Ketelaere’s deal with AC Milan, and a recent report has suggested they are running out of time to do so.
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La Dea’s interest in signing the Belgian permanently has been clear for some time, and it is understandable why. When he arrived in Italy, the attacker did not hit the ground running – he probably stumbled, and his confidence fell.
The route forward was then a loan, with an important option within to buy the player at the end, and Atalanta have an interest in doing so, but they do not want to pay the €23 million which was previously agreed.
Instead, they would like to renegotiate the deal, with their interest remaining clear and the player also shares this interest. However, as reported earlier in the day, Milan are not looking to lower the price at all, given they are already close to selling him for a capital loss.
As Calciomercato.com explains, his net worth at the end of this month will be €22m, so selling for less than the clause would result in a loss.
If the Bergamese club would like to have De Ketelaere with them next season, they will have until June 14 to inform the Rossoneri of their decision because the terms will change after that date, the report states.