Milan are not just looking to reinforce their squad with signings this summer, but they also want to lock down the stars they already have. One of them is Franck Kessie, whose contract will expire next summer.
The Rossoneri have learnt from their mistakes and won’t wait until next year to discuss the renewal, keen on reaching an agreement as soon as possible. As reported by Gazzetta Dello Sport (via MilanLive), there is optimism for the renewal of Kessie.
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Milan have a five-year contract in mind (until 2026) and contacts have already begun with the midfielder’s agent, George Atangana. The latter has asked for €5-6m per year, while the Rossoneri’s first offer was €4m including bonuses.
There is still distance between the parties, in other words, but the feeling is that a compromise can be made to seal the deal. With Champions League secured, Milan have even more leverage as Kessie wants to play in the competition with the club.
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My ideal milan lineup if calha and Donna leave, Brahim isn’t bought
Dalot not bought,
Rebic. Ibrahimovic. ?
LW. St. RW
Hauge
CAM
Kessie. Bennacer
CDM. CDM
Theo. Kjaer. Tomori. Calabria
Lb. Cb. Cb. Rb
Maignan
GK
Hauge plays at wing and moreover Pioli would rather play Krunic there.
Forced? Milan cannot be forced. Offer him 4 million ¬ a penny more.