The Charles De Ketelaere saga has been going on for quite a while now and just this morning, it seems Milan had taken steps back in their pursuit. However, the Rossoneri are still confident of reaching a deal.
Milan are looking for a playmaker on the market and they have identified De Ketelaere as their No.1 choice. Negotiations are ongoing with Club Brugge but an agreement is yet to be reached on the transfer fee, with the Rossoneri offering €32m including bonuses.
As per MilanNews, Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara are convinced that they can reach an agreement, despite the recent resistance of the Belgian side. The latter are reportedly asking for €35m and thus the distance is not huge.
This evening, an important signal (as the report describes it) arrived as De Ketwelaere has been excluded from Club Brugge’s squad for the game against Genk. It’s a clear indication that a move is on the cards and the player has made it known that he wants Milan.
