Brahim Diaz is not a starter at Real Madrid and perhaps a move back to Serie A is not really excluded for him.
Theo's friend, who spent three seasons at Milanello under the guidance of head coach Stefano Pioli, was a key figure for the Rossoneri squad.
With Milan, he scored 18 goals in 124 appearances overall, including 31 matches and 3 goals in the Scudetto-winning season, as well as 10 games with one crucial goal against Tottenham during Milan’s Champions League run that ended in the semifinals in May 2023.
Who is Brahim Diaz?
The former Manchester City talent is a playmaker who could also bring pace and sacrifice for the team. He has important skills and a lot of potential still to be unleashed.
Will Milan sign him?
The idea exists, though it’s still a distant one, writes La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Today, Brahim is one of Real Madrid’s luxury reserves. After returning from his loan spell at Milan, he managed to make an impact at the Bernabéu. This year, however, he has been more on the sidelines: one goal in nine games, starting only twice in La Liga, and not once in the Champions League—just 45 minutes as an ex-player in the last clash with Milan.
Brahim and Milan will never truly be adversaries: they parted ways with long farewell messages and mutual gratitude. Could the connection be rekindled? It only broke in the summer of 2023 due to agreements between Milan and Real. Brahim first joined Milan on a one-year loan in 2020, which was renewed a year later. Another temporary move followed, this time for two years. Milan had an option to buy, but Real retained the final say with a buy-back clause.
That’s how Diaz returned to Spain, tallying 44 games and 12 goals last season. However, his playing time and goals have sharply decreased, so much so that he’s reportedly on Ancelotti’s list of potential departures. And if he were to leave Madrid, what better destination than a return to Milan?
Brahim Diaz knows the way and the potential terms of a deal:
The salary at the San Siro would certainly be less lucrative than what he might find in the Arab market.
But Milan is Milan, and some feelings are priceless. Meanwhile, Milan under head coach Paulo Fonseca has also undergone a renewal, finding new quality in the attacking midfield. Christian Pulisic has shifted from the right to a central role, which suits Brahim’s style.
Rafael Leão, of course, remains untouchable, while Samuel Chukwueze is gaining ground on the right. There are also backup options like Noah Okafor and Ruben Loftus-Cheek playing further forward in the attacking trio.
The team has no shortage of solutions, so the club is in no rush to strengthen this area.
Brahim Diaz would undoubtedly be an added value but not an outright necessity for Milan
Still, the possibility exists, and the Rossoneri club intends to keep an eye on it, waiting to see if it could lead to something more concrete in the coming weeks.
