Di Marzio: AC Milan target reaches agreement with Lazio

ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Milan Badelj of Croatia has a shot as Emil Hallfredsson of Iceland looks on during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Iceland and Croatia at Rostov Arena on June 26, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

AC Milan had been heavily linked with free agent Milan Badelj, however, it now seems the former Fiorentina man will join Lazio. 

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Badelj has reached an agreement with Lazio on a four-year basis. The deal is as good as done and the midfielder is expected to sign his new contract soon. 

Milan have been linked with the midfielder since last summer, and Badelj has at times put offers on hold to wait for the Rossoneri. However, after sporting director Mirabelli left in favour of Leonardo, it seems the latter didn’t have Badelj in his plans.