Sevilla in advanced contacts with Samuel Castillejo
AC Milan right winger Samuel Castillejo is in advanced contacts with Sevilla. The Spaniard could return to La Liga this summer.
The future of Samuel Castillejo may not be at AC Milan. The Spanish right winger arrived as an alternative to Jesus Suso in Gennaro Gattuso’s 4-3-3 lineup, however, the former Villarreal failed to find continuity in his first year at San Siro. The 24-year-old has scored 4 goals and assisted another 4 in 40 appearances this season but only 16 were from the first minute.
Castillejo’s performances have fluctuated, partly because Gattuso didn’t always use him in his ideal role. On several occasions the former Villarreal star has been deployed on the left rather than on the right. Paolo Maldini hoped Castillejo would be this year’s surprise of the season but Samu failed to live up to expectations.
After just one year in Italy, Castillejo could return to Spain where a number of clubs would be ready to welcome him back with open arms. Sevilla remains the most interested club in Castillejo. Sporting director Monchi is a big fan of the Spanish right winger. Calciomercato reveals that contacts with the agent of the AC Milan number 7 are in an advanced phase.
Samu feels comfortable in Milan and has not asked for a transfer but obviously he wants to understand if he will play an important part in the future projects of the Rossoneri club. Milan on the other hand are open to sell under the right conditions.
Last summer AC Milan invested €25 million for Samuel Castillejo, 18 million in cash plus Carlos Bacca. If Sevilla were to offer a similar figure then very likely the Spaniard will be back in his homeland. The 24-year-old is tempted by a return to La Liga where he will have the opportunity to be regular starter at Sevilla. His biggest dream remains to become a member of the Spanish national team and to do so he needs room to show his skills.