The idea of a swap deal with Barcelona involving captain Alessio Romagnoli is beginning to gather momentum, according to a report.
Today’s edition of il Corriere dello Sport (via MilanLive) writes that striking a swap deal with Barcelona involving two defenders is possible. Full-back Junior Firpo would come to Milan, while Romagnoli would end up joining Barca.
The Rossoneri centre-back has a contract expiring in June 2022 and earns around €3.5m net per season while a renewal is difficult, meaning that a natural crossroads has arrived. What remains to be seen is the exact evaluations of the two players, given Firpo cost Barca €18m.
Firpo is destined to leave Barcelona though because Ronald Koeman – who will be staying on as the head coach – gave him little playing time in the last season. West Ham and Southampton have set their sights on the 24-year-old, whose contract expires in June 2024.
However, Milan are talking with the player’s entourage to understand if the operation could go ahead and they would not even mind a loan with the option to buy formula.
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