Milan close to signing Lucas Biglia – The details
Lucas Biglia will be the newest reinforcement for manager Montella’s team. Milan and Lazio are very close to reaching an agreement for 20 millions.
MILAN TRANSFER NEWS – Negotiations with Lazio have entered the final phase. Lucas Biglia is very close to joining the rossoneri for 20 million euros. Montella specifically has asked for a deep lying playmaker and Mirabelli has identified Biglia who plays for Lazio since 2013 as the perfect solution. Lazio have finally been convinced that Biglia’s future lies in San Siro. Even though they offered him the renewal the midfielder turn it down making it clear that joining Milan is his only wish.
According to Sky Sports the parties have reached an agreement for this transfer. Milan’s latest offer of 20 million euros seems to have convinced the Biancocelesti. Lazio’s president, Caludio Lotito, by now has understood that there is no chance Bilgia signs a new contract with the capital team. For a long time Lazio claimed 25 million for the Argentine but considering his contract expires next year they risked lose him for free. Milan’s first offer was of 15 millions. In his 4 years in Italy Biglia has constantly been ranked as one of the best midfielders in Serie A. He will sign a 3 year contract with 2,5 millions (net) per season plus 500,000 euros in bonuses after he reaches 25 matches with the rossoneri shit.
Rumors suggest that Lazio has lately demanded 22 millions but they are ready to settle down for 20 million. The next hours are crucial for the positive outcome of this transfer. After the arrivals of Musacchio and Kessie, the 31 year old will be latest addition to Montella’s team. After securing Biglia, Macro Fassone and Mirabelli will concentrate on Ricardo Rodriguez who is expected to come in Italy next week to undergo medical tests and Alvaro Morata with whom the rossoneri have agreed personal terms. Biglia’s 20 million transfer cost is being considered as too much by the fans and some experts because next season he would be a free agent. Milan’s official believe a player of his quality is worth the hefty expense. Day after day, Montella’s team for next season is adding a new crucial piece.