Daniel Maldini has been one of the best January signings in Serie A, starting his loan spell at Monza with three goals in five games. Adriano Galliani has even set his sights on a permanent deal, a report claims.
Maldini struggled to get playing time for Empoli, failing to convince the managers (yes, plural) after an injury that kept him out at the start. Therefore, all parties agreed to end the loan early and the attacking midfielder signed for Monza instead.
Today, he scored his third goal in five games and it was an absolute screamer. According to Daniele Longo of Calciomercato.com, the agreement between Milan and Monza is a dry loan but the parties agreed to sit down and discuss a permanent deal in the summer.
Galliani is keen on securing Maldini permanently and the price tag is currently €4-5m, as per the report. Monza’s willingness must also be factored in here, taking on Maldini in a tough moment and immediately giving him playing time.
It does seem a little low, especially if Maldini were to continue this. The sit-down will take place in the summer so perhaps Milan will have different thoughts then. There is also the contract dilemma, as Maldini’s current deal with the Rossoneri will expire in 2025.
