Luka Romero is now just one step away from completing his move to Alaves, having missed AC Milan’s friendly against Rapid Wien on Saturday evening. Reports from Spain have now confirmed the details of the deal, as anticipated by Italian media.
Romero joined Milan on a free transfer from Lazio last summer and while he impressed in pre-season, he didn’t get much playing time after. In January, therefore, he joined Almeria on a dry loan and impressed with three well-taken goals.
As such, Milan didn’t have any issues finding him a new club this summer and Alaves wanted him the most, also convincing the 19-year-old. According to the Spanish journalist Cesar Luis Merlo, it’s a loan with an option to buy set at €7m.
This amount was also reported by Calciomercato.com a few days back, so Milan fans can rest knowing that it most likely isn’t any lower than that. Should Alaves trigger the clause at the end of the season, then the Rossoneri will register a very good capital gain.
Looking at Milan’s team now, and especially with the potential addition of Lazar Samardzic, it would have been very difficult for Romero to get playing time.