Milan, 25 millions for Krychowiak of PSG
MILAN TRANSFER NEWS – After announcing the signing of Andre Silva from Porto yesterday AC Milan have no intention to stop. Till now the rossoneri have secured 4 high quality players able to help fight for the Scudetto this season. Fassone and Mirabelli now aim to complete the midfield and Krychowiak is the most recent name to join the shortlist containing the likes of Lucas Biglia and Borja Valero (read here). Montella is asking for an experienced player to partner Franck Kessie arrived from Atalanta.
The 27 year old Grzegorz Krychowiak has been part of Paris Saint Germain for one year but is already looking for a new adventure away from France. Yesterday Massimiliano Mirabelli meet PSG’s sports director Antero Henrique discussing the availability of sever players. Sportitalia reports that the French club has put a 25 million euros price tag for the Polish midfielder. If Milan want his services they will have to match PSG’s demands or at least present a similar offer. According to the Italian media, such a negotiation can be closed for even 20 million plus bonuses. PSG payed Krychowiak 33,6 million euros a year ago when he was signed from Sevilla, specifically request by Unai Emery. During his two years in Spain, Krychowiak won two times the Europa League playing alongside Carlos Bacca and was considered as one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe. The rossoneri can profit from his not so good year in France and ask for a substantial discount from PSG.
While continuing the negotiations for Krychowiak, Mirabelli is still working on Andre Conti. His agent made it very clear that the player wants to join AC Milan and is not willing to consider other offers. Atalanta’s president Percassi did not appreciate Conti’s openly expressed desire to play in San Siro and that the parties had already agreed personal terms. However, despite the recent days frustrations, both parties enjoy a good relationship and it is expected that Andrea Conti becomes a rossonero within the next two weeks. A deal can be closed at 25 millions, bonuses included.
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Just minutes ago Sportmediaset reported that PSG, after discussing this possibility with the player and his agent have decided to accept Milan loan request. Krychowiak could move to Milan on a season long loan with the option the make the move permanent at the end of season for a total sum of around 20-25 millions. Milan have decided to still wait a couple of days for a definitive answer from Lazio for Lucas Biglia. If Lazio do not lower their demands the rossoneri will sign Krychowiak, a highly experienced player especially in Europa League.