After an impressive display in the Euros championship, Simon Kjaer returned to Italy, ready to start a new adventure and season with the Rossoneri. Coach Stefano Pioli welcomes back one of his main pillars and leaders.
The presence of 32-year-old Dane in the squad is very important. Kjaer is experienced and helps his young teammates on and off the pitch.
The Rossoneri management is aware of how important the centre-back is to the team and that is why, a contract renewal is planned.
Fortunately for Milan, the intention of an extension is also shared by the player's entourage. His contract currently ends in summer of 2022.
A few weeks ago, the defender's agent, Mikkel Beck, did confirm that there will be talks with the Milan board.
The initial idea is to extend it for another season, but it is not excluded that in the end the parties can agree on a two-year extension, until 2024, writes Calciomercato.com.
Right now, the captain is Alessio Romagnoli, who has a contract set to expire in 2022 as well. But, Kjaer has also been a captain to the team, just without the armband, points out the website.
Romagnoli's future is not very clear so far, and that makes fans question the topic of the captaincy and who would claim it if he were to leave. That is why the hierarchical scaleshould be soon defined regarding the captaincy and deputy captain after Donnarumma's exit, and Kjaer's name is in the list.
There are other candidates for the captaincy, such as Kessié and Calabria, but Kjaer's name is getting much attention especially after showing his intelligence, leadership, and courage in the Euros as he helped to save his teammate and friend's life, Christian Eriksen.
