The football transfer market is a never-ending saga and, for a club like AC Milan, one that requires constant vigilance and astuteness in order to stay ahead of the rivals. Indeed, it is during this period that the groundwork is laid for the negotiations that can shape the future of the club.
Recent reports from Pianeta Milan suggest that during AC Milan's recent trip to London, where they faced and vanquished Tottenham in the Champions League, club executives Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara held a highly intriguing market summit at their hotel. It was there that they were joined by Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic and his entourage, the former Real Madrid and Inter player having offered himself to the Rossoneri in a bid to leave Chelsea at the end of the season.
It appears that Kovacic, who spent several fruitful years at Inter earlier in his career, would relish the chance to return to the city of Milan and the San Siro stadium. And while it remains to be seen what Milan's response will be, Maldini and Massara were certainly attentive and keen to register the Croatian's interest.
Should the stars align and the technical and economic conditions prove favorable, there is every chance that Milan will make a concerted effort to secure the services of the highly talented Kovacic. After all, the midfielder's name has long been associated with the Rossoneri, having been previously linked to the club during his time at Real Madrid.
As for the financial implications of any potential transfer, it is worth noting that Kovacic's contract with Chelsea is set to expire on June 30, 2024, meaning that any transfer fee would likely be within Milan's budgetary parameters. Moreover, according to reports, the player currently earns 2.86 million pounds net per season, or around 3.2 million euros net per year, a sum that would likewise be well within Milan's salary structure.
