An unexpected farewell looms for Milan. Latest rumors confirm likely separation at end of season
An underwhelming end to the season and well below expectations but with still two goals to go for an AC Milan that can no longer afford further missteps to avoid further compromising an already very difficult year.
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The Rossoneri’s priority is the Coppa Italia. In a week’s time there will be the return leg of the semifinal with Inter. It starts from the 1-1 draw in early April, a scoreline that makes qualification still wide open. Up for grabs is the May 14 final, most likely against Bologna. From the eventual Coppa Italia victory pass much of Milan’s hopes of European qualification, to which the Rossoneri can still aspire via a championship finish.
To achieve it, it is necessary to climb positions from the dismal ninth place in which Leao and his teammates have been stationed for weeks. A comeback that passes already from the important challenge of Easter Sunday against Atalanta. Match in which Conceicao will have to renounce again one of his starters namely Kyle Walker, whose absence is in addition to that of Maignan and the possible new defection of Santiago Gimenez who also worked on the sidelines today due to the contusion in his side suffered against Fiorentina.
Kyle Walker, il riscatto è tutt’altro che certo: le ultime
Walker is still recovering from the elbow fracture he suffered two weeks ago and for which he underwent surgery. The Rossoneri outfielder could shorten his expected recovery time. A new consultation scheduled for next week will be decisive. If positive, Walker may return to Conceicao’s disposal as early as the end of April to play what could be his last games in the Rossoneri.
Kyle Walker, il riscatto è tutt’altro che certo: le ultime – Milanlive.it (Foto LaPresse)
In order to acquire the defender outright from Manchester City, Milan must pay the 5 million stipulated in the loan agreement with the English club. An epilogue that seemed certain until the time of Walker’s injury and that now, instead, appears anything but a foregone conclusion. The overall costs of the operation, in fact, could be too onerous for Milan. In addition to the price of the card, the Rossoneri would have to pay 4.5 million in annual salary to Walker until 2027, a decidedly high cost for in footballer heading into his 35th year.
Redeemed or not by Milan – as Fabrizio Romano points out – Walker’s experience with Manchester City is over. Therefore, any return to the club where he played for eight seasons will only be temporary before a new destination. Without Walker, Milan could target Alex Jimenez for the right flank. Emerson Royal will be sold after a failed attempt in January due to an injury against Girona that jeopardized his move to Galatasaray. Farewell also for Florenzi whose contract expiring at the end of the season is not expected to be renewed.
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