Brahim Diaz lit up San Siro last night after just six minutes with a goal against Spurs that would prove to be the winner, and it could also have a say in his future.
Calciomercato.com write how Stefano Pioli continues to trust the Spanish playmaker even when there have been shouts for him to be benched in favour of other options, and that is a sign that he has done enough to earn that head coach’s esteem.
Having reached his third season on loan with the Rossoneri, the time for decisions is approaching. Staying in Milan is an option but at the same time the decision on Diaz’s future also impacts the two other players in his role.
Yacine Adli and Charles De Ketelaere are also in the attacking midfielder department, but the Belgian is the most safe at the moment because the investment made in the summer was a significant one, even if he hasn’t yet unlocked himself yet.
Adli is more at risk given his lack of playing time, so head could be loaned out again, while Brahim becomes the tip of the balance when it comes to possible new signings like Houssem Aouar, whose contract with Lyon is about to expire.
The development of the team in general must also be considered, because the change of formation made by Pioli has already changed the balance and the roles of certain players and could precede further innovations.
These factors will all be discussed in the coming weeks and months when a decision on his future will have to be made, while Real Madrid are not excluding the possibility of bringing the 23-year-old back.
This time though he would have a more important role as well as a potential extension with a pay rise. Milan are not excluding a permanent deal but want a discount on the €22m option to buy agreed with Los Blancos – who have a buy-back so Maldini will have to begin dialogue with a call to Spain.
Brahim is an important piece on Pioli’s tactical plans and under the right conditions he can be a valuable resource for the future, with other variables such as top four qualification also to be decided.
