In recent days Milan finalized the contract renewal of Alexis Saelemaekers. The parties reached full agreement on an extension for the Belgian until 30 June 2031, with a salary adjustment rising to around three million euros per season. The official announcement arrived this afternoon. This move matters for the Rossoneri, given the player’s growing value for Max Allegri.
How important is Alexis Saelemaekers for AC Milan's coach Massimiliano Allegri?
After two seasons on loan at Bologna and Roma, Saelemaekers returned to Milanello in the summer, and the coach strongly pushed to keep him at Milan. No coincidence exists in the numbers. The Belgian ranks among the most used players so far, with 1,517 minutes across Serie A and the Coppa Italia. Only Pavlovic logged more minutes at 1,542. Alexis’ role stands clear. He adds quality on the right flank, offers major defensive support, often drops in as a wing-back in certain phases, and runs relentlessly along the entire side.
Areas for improvement remain to reach a higher level of impact. Saelemaekers never holds back, and this trait sometimes costs clarity in attacking situations, where the final pass or decision goes wrong. Generosity ranks among his main strengths, even if such drive turns into a limit at times. Coaches value players with this profile, which explains why Allegri keeps him close, as pointed out by Milannews.it.
