Alexis Saelemaekers has a future that is still wide open. The Belgian winger arrived at Roma last summer in a loan exchange with Tammy Abraham, and after being sidelined for two months due to an ankle injury, he established himself as one of the most important players in the squad.
His remarkable versatility certainly aided a process that saw him change tactical and technical perspectives: initially intended to play as a left-winger, he imposed himself as a right-wing-back, providing balance and quality. The numbers tell the story of significant growth: 6 goals and 3 assists in 17 Serie A appearances with the Giallorossi shirt. Fans have already made him a favorite, and his teammates trust him, but the 1999-born player could end his experience in the capital at the end of the season.
Is Saelemaekers stay at Roma after the loan guaranteed?
No. AS Roma does not have any clause in their favour to buy Saelemaekers and will need to negotiate with Milan if they wish to keep him. The mission appears very complicated, especially since the initial talks between the two clubs in January revealed a certain distance between them.
On one hand, the Giallorossi club hoped to finalize a swap deal with Tammy Abraham, while on the other, the Rossoneri club wants to take their time with the English striker and values Alexis at no less than 25-30 million euros. The winger's will will play a role but only to a certain extent, as Milan’s goal is to maximize profits from his sale. Otherwise, he will return to Milanello to compete with his former teammates.
Saelemaekers generates interest from Premier League clubs - Who is following him?
Saelemaekers could have already moved to England last summer when Leicester City, West Ham, and Nottingham Forest approached Milan for information about the Belgian international. Now, Nottingham Forest has come back for more, testing the waters with the player's agents with enticing offers: the club is very wealthy and is heading toward a remarkable qualification for next season's Champions League. This is a serious threat to Roma, which will need to devise a perfect strategy to keep one of their fan-favorite players in the Giallorossi squad.
Source: Calciomercato.com
