AC Milan have so far had a season far below expectations, Paulo Fonseca was sacked on New Year’s Eve and was replaced by Sérgio Conceição who has done a little better.
The Rossoneri, who are still in 9th place in Serie A after Friday’s 0-4 win at the Bluenergy Stadium against Udinese, will probably miss out on the big revenue that comes with the Champions League next season, but can “take solace in” the opportunity to really cash in on the sale of two of their biggest stars.
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AC Milan will receive a €200 million bid for Theo Hernández and Rafael Leao that will really give them the chance to rebuild their squad.
Rai1 was the first to report that Al Ettifaq is ready to shake up the summer transfer window with a historic offer: €200 million for two of AC Milan’s biggest stars, Theo Hernández and Rafael Leao. The Saudi Arabian club, determined to climb the table and compete directly with the giants of the Saudi Pro League, has embarked on an ambitious plan that could change the landscape of both European and Asian football in the coming months.
The sports management of the team from Dammam sees in these two players the quality boost needed to transform their project. With a modest position in the league at the moment – in the middle of the table – the club aims to start a sporting revolution to place itself among the elite of the Arab tournament, and for this they are willing to break the market with an unprecedented transfer.
Saudi Pro League prepares 200 million for Theo Hernández and Rafael Leao
From Milan, the answer has not been completely dismissive. The top Rossoneri are seriously considering the possibility of letting the two attacking reference players leave if the final sum fits into their rebuilding plans. The sale would free up salary capacity and strengthen several areas of the team, although the loss of Leao and Theo would be a severe blow on a sporting level.
The big question lies in the will of both players. While the Italian club is doing the math, neither the French full-back nor the Portuguese winger have given any clear signals as to whether they would accept a move to the Saudi Arabian league. Their youth, potential and prominence in Europe could make a move difficult, but the size of the offer and the growth of football in the region make the scenario more open than ever. The summer promises to be long at the San Siro.
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