After Alvaro Morata, Milan is finally ready to make the second big move in their summer transfer market. Thanks to a sudden acceleration a few days ago, the Rossoneri management has managed to finalize the deal for the arrival of Serbian giant Strahinja Pavlovic from Red Bull Salzburg to Serie A.
Pavlovic will strengthen and complete the central defender options available to Paulo Fonseca for the upcoming season, while awaiting the future of Malick Thiaw.
In recent days, Salzburg had explained Pavlovic's absence from training and friendlies by stating that the player was "allowed to negotiate with another club." Given this, we can now say that the Serbian defender is virtually a new Milan player; only the medical examinations and subsequent contract signings between the two clubs are pending. We have reached a point of no return, and only an incredible twist could derail this transfer. This is further confirmed by Sky, which spotted Pavlovic in the city center with his agent Vukic last night, indicating that the deal is practically done. Today will be an intense workday for the parties involved, as La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that they hope to finalize the last details today to allow Pavlovic to undergo his medical examinations, although there has been talk of Wednesday and Thursday as well.
Strahinja Pavlovic can be considered a new Milan player, as the negotiations have virtually concluded between Salzburg and Milan. Various figures have emerged regarding the operation, but La Gazzetta dello Sport has clarified that the deal between Milan and RB Salzburg is around twenty million euros: eighteen million as a fixed amount plus bonuses, with two million euros easily achievable or linked to victories, though these details will only be confirmed upon official announcement.
