AC Milan head coach, Paulo Fonseca is working on some tactical concepts different from those employed by his predecessor, Pioli. Among the changes is a return to old ways: full-backs will no longer play as midfielders. The first to receive the new directives was team captain Davide Calabria, while waiting for Emerson Royal. Milan has decided to add another potential starter for the right flank in addition to the Italian right-back.
This precise choice raises many more doubts about the future of the homegrown player, considering he only has one year left on his contract with the Rossoneri, writes Calciomercato.com.
Market rumours about Calabria have multiplied over the past two weeks. The speculation that he was negotiating with the French club Strasbourg is entirely unfounded, and there is no particular confirmation of the rumour that the number 2 Rossonero could be included by Milan in negotiations with Roma for Abraham as partial technical compensation. Davide has received a concrete offer from Turkish champions Galatasaray through his agents, which, however, was not considered.
The enticements from an ambitious club like Galatasaray have not shaken Calabria’s intentions, and he is not worried about Emerson’s possible arrival. Davide is convinced he has everything needed to persuade Fonseca to trust him and grant him a starting role on the right flank. The real battle for his future revolves around the renewal negotiations: Milan remains a priority despite differences in views on the figures and the individual project. Florenzi’s injury has also changed Milan’s stance: it is difficult to sell their starting right-back now, despite the risk of losing him for free next summer. Moncada and Furlani will meet with the 1996-born player’s agents only after the transfer window closes to calmly assess the situation. Calabria is awaiting this moment with confidence and hopes to reach the meeting after having won Fonseca’s trust.
Source: Calciomercato.com
