Calciomercatoweb reports that AC Milan is interested in signing former Inter Milan player Mateo Kovacic. The 29-year-old, who is now under contract with Chelsea for €9 million per year, may leave the club during the forthcoming transfer window. The Serie A giants may make a move to sign him.
Kovacic first gained widespread attention during his time at Inter Milan. His outstanding play earned him a transfer to Real Madrid. The 29-year-old did have a major role at the Bernabeu. However, he was not a regular starter.
In the summer of 2018, he was sent on loan to Chelsea. After a successful loan stint, the Blues opted to make the Croatian international’s transfer permanent the following summer, signing him to a €9 million-per-year deal. Kovacic’s career has flourished ever since he joined Chelsea. He has consistently been the backbone of their squad. The 29-year-old has played in 36 games this season, assisting on four goals.
Mateo Kovacic, a 29-year-old midfielder for Chelsea, has drawn attention from AC Milan ahead of the next season
Despite the fact that the Blues have added a number of midfielders in recent transfer windows, the Croatian international is still a crucial cog in their machine. However, he will no longer be under contract with the team after the summer of 2024. And with his contract expiring in a little over a year, he may be looking for a new job by the end of the summer.
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Because they need to create space for new players, the West Londoners are unlikely to offer him a contract extension. AC Milan is aware of the situation and is prepared to make a push to sign him. Milan should be able to get Kovacic at a bargain price in the summer. He will have only 12 months remaining on his contract. And they are willing to provide between €15 and €18 million for his services. The Serie A powerhouses are looking to bolster their midfield for the next season.
In the middle of the park, Bennacer and Sandro Tonali make an unbeatable team
After losing Ismael Bennacer for the first several months of the next season to injury, they badly need a new midfielder. In the middle of the park, Bennacer and Sandro Tonali make an unbeatable team. However, they will need to find a substitute for the injured Algerian. And former Inter Milan footballer Paolo Maldini thinks he can assist them, too.
The Chelsea midfielder will be a great addition to AC Milan. However, his present salary is close to €9 million each season. Milan simply cannot afford to pay him that much. However, the pay might be stretched out over a longer period of time to seal the deal. That’s why it’s exciting to see whether Milan can sign him before the start of the next season.
