The AC Milan takeover by American businessman Gerry Cardinale immediately initiated rumours about the transfer window and strengthening of the Italian champion for the challenges that await them next season, although the new leaders of Rossoneri have a lot of administrative work, primarily related to extending the contract of Paolo Maldini-Ricky Massara duo of directors.However, today’s Gazzetta dello Sport announced that Milan went on the offensive to bring the first star of Roma, Nicolo Zaniolo. According to this respected newspaper, the Rossoneri offered 25 million euros and Alexis Saelemaekers, however, Roma replied in a negative manner. The executives of the Roman club want to preserve their jewel, but that will not be an easy task either, just as Zaniolo has not been persuaded to extend his contract with Giallorossi, which expires in the summer of 2024.In any case, Milan started to put pressure – there were the first indirect contacts through intermediaries, and then the official offer followed. At this moment, Milan are ready to start bidding with 30 million euros, so it remains to be seen whether it could change the reaction of Roma’s executive board.🗣️ Herman #Crespo to #Gazzetta: “If #Zaniolo joins #ACMilan, he will have to immerse himself in this environment. He will have to adapt to #Milan, not the other way around. He will have to be ready to chase opponents, ready to win the ball and aggressive in pressing.” pic.twitter.com/oq9XtieyBh— Milan Posts 🏆🇮🇹 (@MilanPosts) May 29, 2022 The newspaper states that in the next few weeks it will become clearer whether there are conditions for Zaniolo to extend his new contract with Roma. However, the very fact that Milan entered the race confirms that the Romans do not have the situation completely in their hands.Zaniolo came to Roma as a part of the Radja Nainggolan’s transfer to Inter in July 2018. The Nerazzurri paid 38 million euros for the veteran, while Zaniolo and Davide Santon, whose combined value was estimated at 14 million euros, went the opposite way. Of that amount, the young midfielder cost 4.5 million euros, and it turned out to be the best deal Roma made in the past decade.The young footballer demonstrated his importance for Jose Mourinho’s team in the recent final of the Conference League, where he brought the European trophy to the club from the Eternal City with a decisive goal.Wed 21:45: (3.25) Italy (3.00) Argentina (2.65)Apart from bringing in youth, Rossoneri do not shy away from looking for experienced players. Even though it sounds strange at first, there might be something behind the speculation that Mario Gotze could join AC Milan.The news about the negotiations were released by the reputable German TV station Sport1 (former DSF) – therefore, it shouldn’t be dismissed that easily. The information is signed by the first reporter of the mentioned media house, Patrick Berger, and along the way he brings some interesting details. Namely, the former German national team player has an exit clause in the contract with PSV Eindhoven set at 4-5 million euros, he is in the mood to try in Serie A, and the mentioned compensation should not be a problem for Milan.🚨ESCL: Mario #Gotze will join Ac #Milan for €4M. Agreement on salary for 3m and the 🔴⚫️ are ready to pay the clause. ⏳🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/DGROTga7cm— Insider Milan (@insidermilan_) May 31, 2022 Some Italian transfer experts even went a step further. Specifically, Nicolo Schira announced that Maldini’s meeting with Gotze’s agent was very fruitful and that even a salary was agreed – 3 million euros per season net. Negotiations are allegedly still underway over the length of the contract, ie certain clauses and bonuses.The career of Mario Gotze, the scorer of the winning goal for Germany in the final of the World Cup in 2014, seemed to be going downhill when he left Dortmund as a free agent and went to PSV. That was almost two years ago. Gotze, meanwhile, came to life, had a pretty good season (12 goals and 11 assists) and once again attracted the attention of clubs in the ‘top five’ leagues.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Bringing the 29-year-old player does not fit into the newly established Rossoneri transfer policy, but it should be borne in mind that Stefano Pioli will need a much wider roster for the race on three fronts, as well as several players with international experience. And Gotze certainly brings that.At the same time, Brahim Diaz has had a big decline in form in recent months, he has played little and the question is what will happen to him when his loan expires next summer, it should not be forgotten that in 2022 he neither scored nor assisted?! And the buyout clause for the young Spaniard is set at 22 million euros.
