Gazzetta: AC Milan close to Matias Zaracho signing

AC Milan and Racing Club de Avellaneda are negotiating the transfer of Matias Zaracho to the Rossoneri.

MILAN TRANSFER NEWS – Matias Zaracho is very close to joining AC Milan. The 21 year old Argentinian star of Racing Club de Avellaneda was author of a fantastic season in his homeland that helped him debut with the Argentine national team.

Racing Club were named league champions this season and the 21-year-old attacking midfielder offered a significant contribution making 23 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 3 assists. Numbers that could improve considering that Zaracho has become part of the first team only in the past two years.

Widely considered as one of the best young talents in Argentine, Matias Zaracho is a ductile player that can also play on the wings or as central midfielder. Racing Club sporting director Diego Milito believes that his player is ready to take a similar path to Lauraro Martinez who joined Inter last season.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan are in advanced contacts with Zaracho’s agents. Racing Club have set a 22 million euros price tag for their most prized asset.

The Rossoneri meanwhile are preparing an offer of 16-18 million euros reveals La Gazzetta. However, AC Milan must beware of the competition from Porto and Valencia. AC Milan must act quickly and avoid another Veretout situation.

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