Club Brugge close the door, but Ardon insists, and Milan still believe. However, they’re setting themselves an ultimatum: either it gets done in a few days, or it's over.
Meanwhile, Ardon Jashari is a year older: negotiations with Milan began when he was 22, while as of yesterday, he has turned 23. Just one of many ways to mark the passage of time in a deal that has now been dragging on for weeks. And one that will still require a few more days to be finalized one way or the other.
Club Brugge have also rejected Milan’s new offer, which was raised to €33.5 million including easily achievable bonuses. However, no official communication has yet reached Casa Milan, everything has been leaked through local media. For this reason, it could be a strategic “no,” with the Rossoneri still waiting.
They remain confident thanks to Ardon’s support, who, unlike the club, has communicated directly and without intermediaries to Club Brugge that he no longer intends to play for the Belgian side. He only wants the Rossoneri, even in the face of other lucrative Premier League offers. That’s why the negotiation remains wide open.
Timing: When Furlani returns from Australia, after the long hours of travel following the friendly against Perth, the CEO will want to take stock of the situation. A clear decision, in or out, that the club may impose on itself, also due to the need, if necessary, to look around and target other options.
Jashari is by far the favorite of sporting director Tare, but also of Allegri: he has qualities not seen in the current midfielders in the squad, nor in other defensive midfielders on the market. Ardon has talent, enthusiasm, and is both young and experienced. And above all, he is dynamic, physical, and skilled in both phases of play. From a business standpoint, he also represents potential that Milan could further enhance.
Source: La Gazzetta dello Sport
