AC Milan have completed the signing of 26 year old attacker Fabio Borini from Sunderland. He is expected to arrive tomorrow in Milan to undergo medical examinations.
MILAN TRANSFER NEWS – Milan have completed the signing of 26 year old forward Fabio Borini. His name was already associated with the rossoneri but seemed to be more an alternative to other targets than a first choice.
La Gazzetta dello Sport in these minutes has just revealed that Marco Fassone and Massimiliano Mirabelli have closed the purchase of the Sunderland striker. A concealed operation, far from the spotlight. AC Milan faced strong competition from Lazio for the player. Tomorrow, he is expected in Milan to undergo medical tests and then sign the new contract that will tie him with the rossoner for the next years.
Borini is an attacking jolly who can play in all the positions of the offensive unit. He plays well on the flanks as well as in the center. A versatile player that can be very useful to manager Montella. He is not a particularly prolific striker, has scored only 31 goals in 138 matches, but he does know how to play an important role for the team. And, however, he should be an alternative to the first minute starters. The 26 year old returns to Italy after spending the last five seasons in the Premier League with Liverpool and Sunderland and also Chelsea and Swansea City in the past.
Borini is expected to arrive early morning at 8:00 am at the “La Madonnina” clinic in Milan for medical examinations. At this moment, the exact terms of the transfer are not yet known. The transfer formula is also unclear and even the signing fee. Further confirmations and details are expected in the coming hours. He will be AC Milan’s fifth signing of the season. Gianluca Di Marzio explains that there are two options which the clubs are considering to close the deal: Loan of 1 million euros plus 5 for the purchase or obligation to buy set at 6 million plus performance related bonuses. Alfredo Pedulla also confirms that this is a 5-6 million transaction.
