Italy U21 defender Kevin Bonifazi has responded to rumours of interest from AC Milan by admitting he is flattered.
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Bonifazi spent the season on loan at SPAL from Torino, and the centre-back has put in a number of impressive performances for Leonardo Semplici’s side, helping them comfortably avoid relegation.
The 23-year-old also spent the 2016-17 season at the Ferrera-based side and has been linked with a possible move to Milan this summer.
Club CEO Ivan Gazidis is believed to prefer a transfer strategy which involves buying young players with big potential, and Bonifazi fits that bill.
Responding to speculation about his future, he said: “These are things that are pleasing, but at the moment it is just a distraction for the market.
“I must think about Italy and the Euros, which is a way to make the market grow. If you do well, attention grows.”