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May 2017
Romagnoli to miss Italy games
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It’s expected that Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli will not be able to play for Italy against Uruguay or Liechtenstein.
The Azzurri take on San Marino in a friendly tonight, before a further friendly against the Uruguayans and a World Cup qualifier.
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Musacchio: ‘Amazing AC Milan reception’
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Mateo Musacchio says goodbye to Villarreal, and discusses his “amazing reception at Milan”.
It was officially confirmed yesterday that the centre-back has signed for the Rossoneri, the first arrival of the new Chinese ownership.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan close to Biglia
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Multiple reports state Milan are close to a deal for Lazio captain Lucas Biglia, who has already agreed a contract.
The Rossoneri have been increasingly linked with the midfielder in recent days, as he has failed to agree an extension to his current deal, which expires at the end of next season.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Kessie passes AC Milan medical
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Following a delay yesterday, it’s reported that Franck Kessié has passed the latest stage of his Milan medical.
The Atalanta midfielder was subjected to tests at the Madonnina clinic yesterday, but a problem was flagged-up which required further tests.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Romeo to join AC Milan
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Former referee Andrea Romeo is expected to be announced as Milan’s new team manager in the coming days.
The role entails providing a link between the squad and the Coach, as well as the club, and the 47-year-old previously held the same role with Inter.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Rodriguez - AC Milan medical next week
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Reports are growing that Ricardo Rodriguez will be in Italy next week for his Milan medical, as Wolfsburg sell for €15m plus bonuses.
There had already been confirmation from an intermediary working on the deal.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Agent: 'AC Milan met with Ghezzal'
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Milan “are interested in Rachid Ghezzal and already had a meeting a while ago,” confirmed the Olympique Lyonnais winger’s agent.
The 25-year-old will be out of contract next month and spent his entire career at Lyon, but is eager to try new adventures.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan bid EUR 50 mil for Morata
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Milan are stepping up their pursuit of Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, ready to offer €50m plus €5m bonuses, claim RMC Sport.
Their interest in the former Juventus star is no secret and the Rossoneri are pushing forward with their new project, today signing contracts with Villarreal defender Mateo Musacchio and Coach Vincenzo Montella.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
The Best Football-Themed Slot Machines
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Football is, without a doubt, the most popular sport in the world. No wonder it has left its mark on so many other aspects of popular culture - it has inspired everything from advertising to movies, anime series, and other popular forms of entertainment, including video games of all shapes and sizes. Today, let's take a look at the "lower" end of the video game spectrum, namely simple casual games that are easy and fun to play: slot machines. Below you'll find a list of football-inspired slots you can play at the All Jackpots Casino.
Football Star
Out of the hundreds of games at All Jackpots Casino Football Star is among the most popular ones. Released in the wake of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Football Star has quickly jumped to the top of the popularity list and has remained there for years to come. Even today, Football Star is one of the most-played sports-themed games at the All Jackpots, beating its sisters in the Sports Star series.
Football Star is a simple game, easy to play, yet it can pin football fans (and not only them) to the screen for hours at a time.
Shoot!
Shoot Magazine is one of the longest-running football-related publications of the UK. First published in the late 1960s, it has grown to become the most read of all English football magazines, thanks in part to its popular sticker-collecting appendices. Shoot!, a retro slot machine released at the All Jackpots in 2014, pays homage to the magazine with the same title and the golden age of football at the same time.
The reels of the slot machine are filled with football-related symbols, as well as the likenesses of some of the best players in football history - Pelé, Maradona, Beckenbauer, Best, and many others. The game's bonus games are inspired by the above-mentioned sticker-collecting appendices - players need to select player stickers to reveal cash bonuses and free spins to play later.
Soccer Safari
Soccer Safari is a football-inspired slot machine on the playful side. As its name suggests, the game doesn't feature human players but African animals dressed in jerseys, referee and cheerleader uniforms, playing to win the Gold Cup (that resembles the Ballon D'or a bit). The game is colorful and cheerful, filled not only with laughs but big wins as well. While it might not be the most popular sports-themed game at the 7Sultans, and neither will it win any contests with its looks, it's a welcome break from the overly serious everyday life with its cheerful colors and funny characters.
Ricardo Rodriguez to AC Milan soon
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Ricardo Rodriguez “wants to join Milan and there’s a very good chance it’ll go through” now Wolfsburg are safe, said the intermediary.
It has been said for some time that a deal was done between the 24-year-old left-back and Rossoneri, but their position in the Bundesliga was causing problems.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan strike Biglia deal?
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Milan have reportedly agreed a deal with Lucas Biglia, so must now negotiate with Lazio.
The Rossoneri are moving quickly on the transfer market, with Mateo Musacchio officially signing today and Franck Kessié undergoing a medical.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Problem in Kessie medical
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A problem has been flagged up during Franck Kessié’s Milan medical, reports suggest, so the transfer is delayed for now.
The Atalanta midfielder arrived in Milan this morning to take the first part of his medical, ahead of an expected summer move.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
OFFICIAL: Montella renews with AC Milan
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Vincenzo Montella has extended his Milan contract, and will now stay with the club until 2019.
There had been some speculation that the new Chinese owners could look to make a change on the bench, but when Rossoneri Sport Investments took over, they made it clear a renewal for the Coach was their priority.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
OFFICIAL: AC Milan sign Musacchio
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Milan have officially confirmed their first signing of the summer, Villarreal defender Mateo Musacchio.
The centre-back was in the city last week to take his medical, but an official announcement was delayed by red tape.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Report: Kessie medical tomorrow
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Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessié will have his Milan medical tomorrow, according to reports.
The Ivorian has been heavily linked with the Rossoneri for several weeks, and it’s believed there is already a deal in place for him to move to San Siro.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Montella: ‘Give us more money!’
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Vincenzo Montella jokes with Milan sponsors “save us choosing between Andrea Belotti and Alvaro Morata, give us more money so we can get both!”
The Rossoneri Coach is meeting with sponsors in Sardinia today, and closed his Q&A session with a joke about the transfer market.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Fassone: ‘Everything for Donnarumma’
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Marco Fassone says Milan are “ready to do everything” to keep Gianluigi Donnarumma, but “the final decision is his”.
The goalkeeper is out of contract at the end of next season, and so far the Rossoneri have failed to reach an agreement with his agent, Mino Raiola.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Montella: 'A positive season'
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Vincenzo Montella believes Milan's season has been positive despite today's defeat to Cagliari.
The Rossoneri lost 2-1 in Sardinia, with Fabio Pisacane scoring at the death to give the Rossoblu victory on the final Serie A match day.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Serie A: Cagliari 2:1 AC Milan - match report
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Scorers: Joao Pedro 17 (C), Lapadula pen 72 (M), Pisacane 93 (C)
Cagliari beat Milan 2-1 with the last kick of the game after 19-year-old debutant goalkeeper Luca Crosta saved Carlos Bacca’s penalty.
The Rossoneri were fresh from Europa League qualification, but made the trip without Gerard Deulofeu, Alessio Romagnoli, Ignazio Abate, Luca Antonelli and Mattia De Sciglio. As it was his final game, Milan gave Keisuke Honda the captain’s armband. Marco Borriello faced his former club, but Mauricio Isla, Marco Sau and Bruno Alves all sat out bans. Gabriel, Marco Capuano, Luca Ceppitelli, Federico Melchiorri, Daniele Dessena and Nicolò Barella were also unavailable. They gave 19-year-old Luca Crosta his Serie A debut.
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Fassone: 'Donnarumma or Plan B'
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Milan director Marco Fassone denied they’d leave Gianluigi Donnarumma in the stands without a new contract, but “we need a Plan B.”
“The fans can relax, as we are putting in the effort to build a competitive squad,” the CEO told Mediaset Premium.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Donnarumma-Napoli story 'planted'
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Sources from Napoli claim reports of their interest in Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma were leaked by Mino Raiola to raise his price-tag.
The 18-year-old goalkeeper’s current contract is due to expire in June 2018 and agent Raiola is dragging out negotiations for a new deal.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan, Inter, Chelsea want Conti
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Milan face competition for Atalanta wing-back Andrea Conti, as Chelsea and Inter are strong contenders, raising the price-tag to €25m.
Atalanta have been a revelation this season and are currently in fourth place awaiting Lazio’s final game away to Crotone this evening.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Niang has Everton option
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Reports in Italy suggest Milan forward M’Baye Niang could join Everton in the summer.
The Frenchman spent the second half of the current season on loan at Watford, but it appears they will not take up their €18m option to buy.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan meet Aubameyang intermediary
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Milan met with an intermediary for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang today, according to reports.
The Borussia Dortmund striker started his career with the Rossoneri, but he was repeatedly loaned out and eventually moved to Saint-Étienne.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Gattuso: AC Milan youth no step back
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Gennaro Gattuso insists returning to Milan as Coach of their Primavera youth team “isn’t a step back”.
Gattuso officially returned to Milan on Friday, having won two Scudetti and as Champions Leagues with the club as a tough-tackling midfielder between 1999 and 2012, but he does so after failed spells in charge of Sion, Palermo, OFI Crete and Pisa.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan in for Conti
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Milan have reportedly secured Atalanta’s Franck Kessié, and could return for Andrea Conti.
The Rossoneri are moving quickly to establish their squad for next season, and Mateo Musacchio has already had a medical ahead of his move from Villarreal.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Everton €18m for Niang
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M’Baye Niang refused to stay at Watford, but Everton are prepared to pay up to €18m for the Milan striker, according to reports.
The 22-year-old was loaned to Watford in January, but with Walter Mazzarri’s departure, he did not want to make that move permanent.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Niang set for AC Milan return?
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M'Baye Niang is said to have told Watford that he no longer wishes to stay at the English Premier League club.
The Frenchman arrived at Vicarage Road in January in a loan deal from Milan.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Serie A: AC Milan 3:0 Bologna - match report
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Scorers: Deulofeu 69 (M), Honda 73 (M), Lapadula 91 (M)
Milan stepped on the gas in the second half to beat Bologna 3-0, including a Keisuke Honda free kick, and qualify for the Europa League.
The Rossoneri would mathematically secure sixth place and Europa League football with a victory in their final home game of the season, as Fiorentina lost 4-1 to Napoli last night. With Suso suspended, Mattia De Sciglio, Ignazio Abate, Luca Antonelli and Giacomo Bonaventura injured, Carlos Bacca and Gianluca Lapadula were paired together for the first time from the start. The visitors missed Domenico Maietta, Adam Nagy and Adam Masina.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan interest in Farias
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Versatile Cagliari forward Diego Farias has caught the eye of Milan Coach Vincenzo Montella.
The Brazilian turned 27 last week and is under contract with the Sardinians until June 2020.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Serie A sides call Vrsaljko back
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Sime Vrsaljko could be coming back to Serie A after his Atletico Madrid spell, as Milan, Inter and Napoli are interested.
The 25-year-old Croatia international made his mark at Sassuolo before the €16m move to Madrid last summer.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan add Gustavo to Rodriguez?
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Milan will fly out to finalise the €18m deal for Wolfsburg full-back Ricardo Rodriguez next week and ask for Luiz Gustavo too.
According to SportItalia pundit Alfredo Pedullà and Sky Sport Italia, the agreement is essentially in place for Rodriguez with a discount on his €22m release clause.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan eye Modric move?
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Reports in Spain suggest that Milan are eyeing a move for Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric.
According to Don Balon, Madrid President Florentino Perez may be open to an offer in excess of €50m for the former Tottenham man.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan lead chase for Conti
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Milan, Napoli, Inter, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are targeting prolific Atalanta wing-back Andrea Conti, but the price-tag is over €20m.
The 23-year-old can play on the right side of defence or on the right wing and has scored eight Serie A goals this season, along with four assists.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Badelj: 'Time to leave Fiorentina'
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“The time has come for Milan Badelj to leave Fiorentina,” said the midfielder’s agent amid links with Milan, Inter, Chelsea and Manchester United.
“The player wanted to leave last summer, when we had a couple of very important offers in hand, but the club and (director Pantaleo) Corvino decided to declare he was not for sale,” agent Dejan Joksimovic told Firenzeviola.it.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Season over for De Sciglio
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Mattia De Sciglio will miss Milan’s final two games of the season after suffering a thigh injury against Atalanta on Saturday.
De Sciglio managed 90 minutes of Milan’s 1- 1 draw with Atalanta, but a medical report on the Rossoneri’s official website confirmed the wingback was facing at least two weeks out.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Agent drops Lapadula hint
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Gianluca Lapadula’s agent has hinted that the striker will only stay at Milan if he is “considered important” by the club.
Lapadula has scored six goals in only 13 starts’ worth of appearances for Milan this season, his first since joining from Pescara, but Alessandro Moggi warned the Rossoneri not to waste his client’s time.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Serie A: Atalanta 1:1 AC Milan - match report
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Scorers: Conti 44 (A), Deulofeu 88 (M)
Gerard Deulofeu’s deflected late equaliser grabbed a Milan point in Bergamo, but Atalanta still qualify for Europe after 26 years.
The Bergamo boys had the opportunity to lock down a Europa League spot with a point and a victory would secure fifth place. Andrea Conti and Remo Freuler returned from suspension, but the Rossoneri had Gabriel Paletta and Lucas Ocampos banned, plus Ignazio Abate, Luca Antonelli and Giacomo Bonaventura injured. Alessio Romagnoli recovered from a muscular problem in a revamped 3-5-2 system with Riccardo Montolivo’s first Serie A appearance since October 2016.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Report: Kessie picks AC Milan
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Franck Kessie has chosen Milan rather than Roma after the two clubs offered identical terms for the Atalanta midfielder, it’s reported.
According to Calciomercato.com, the Ivory Coast international has made his decision for next season.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Napoli ask AC Milan for Suso
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Napoli are interested in Suso if he fails to agree a new contract with Milan, claims Spanish paper Marca.
The winger joined from Liverpool for just €1.3m in January 2015 and truly made an impact after a loan spell at Genoa.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Rodriguez to AC Milan done deal
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German newspapers are now also confirming Milan have a deal for Wolfsburg left-back Ricardo Rodriguez for €18m plus €3m bonuses.
There had already been multiple reports in Italy that the agreement was basically complete, with a discount on his €22m release clause.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Montella: 'AC Milan have faith in me'
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Vincenzo Montella was “proud” of the 1-1 draw snatched away to Atalanta and feels Milan have “faith in me with a very important project.”
Once again, the Rossoneri managed to grab a late equaliser with Gerard Deulofeu’s deflected effort to wipe out an Andrea Conti opener.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Montella: 'Planning my future at AC Milan'
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Vincenzo Montella dismissed links with the Roma job for next season, as 'we're already planning the future at Milan'.
"The Europa League second-legs are are similar to those of the Champions League," the Coach told his pre-match Press conference. "I know what kind of competition it is, and that’s why I have the ambition to reach it.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan fly out for Rodriguez
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Milan directors are expected to fly out to Germany next week to finalise the €18m plus bonuses deal for Wolfsburg left-back Ricardo Rodriguez.
The Swiss international is eager to make the move to San Siro and has for some time agreed personal terms.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan revitalise Badelj interest
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Milan are prepared to revitalise their interest in Fiorentina midfielder Milan Badelj next season.
The 28-year-old Croatia international had already been very close to a move over the January transfer window.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Montella: 'Roma were superior to AC Milan'
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Vincenzo Montella held his hands up and confessed that “Roma were superior to Milan as a team unit, as individuals and as the Coach on the bench.”
The Rossoneri continued their dismal form with a second consecutive home defeat, crushed 4-1 by Roma and it could’ve been worse had Gianluigi Donnarumma not tipped Radja Nainggolan and Diego Perotti strikes on to the woodwork.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Serie A: AC Milan 1:4 AS Roma - match report
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Scorers: Dzeko 8, 28 (R), Pasalic 76 (M), El Shaarawy 78 (R), De Rossi pen 87 (R)
Edin Dzeko bagged an early brace, Stephan El Shaarawy punished his former club and Daniele De Rossi scored a late penalty as Roma ran riot away to Milan.
This was a decisive match for both sides, as the Rossoneri could break away from the chasing pack to consolidate the Europa League spot, while the Giallorossi needed a victory to recapture second place from Napoli. Mattia De Sciglio and Jose Sosa returned from suspension, but Juraj Kucka was banned with Davide Calabria, Alessio Romagnoli, Luca Antonelli, Ignazio Abate, Giacomo Bonaventura and Andrea Poli injured. Gianluca Lapadula was preferred to Carlos Bacca for the third game running. Kevin Strootman and Antonio Rudiger sat out bans following a fiery Derby della Capitale defeat to Lazio.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Kovacic agent: 'No AC Milan or Roma'
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Mateo Kovacic “will certainly not leave Real Madrid and there is no chance of a return to Serie A” for Milan or Roma, said the former Inter man’s agent.
The midfielder moved to Spain in the summer of 2015 for around €30m, but is not getting much playing time at the Bernabeu.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Romagnoli out of AC Milan - Roma
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Alessio Romagnoli is still out of action for Milan against Roma, while Juraj Kucka is suspended.
Romagnoli was hoping to recover in time to face his former club, but is once again not even in the squad due to injury.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Pasalic 'wants to stay at AC Milan'
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Mario Pasalic “wants to stay at Milan, but it depends on their plans and the Chelsea evaluation,” said his agent.
The 22-year-old Croatia international joined Milan on loan this season and notched up four goals with one assist in 21 Serie A appearances.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Cesc Fabregas wants to stay at Chelsea despite AC Milan interest
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Spanish midfielder Fabregas is the number one target for Italian Giants AC Milan. It looks as though the Italian club will not be successful in their pursuit of the player as he wants to carry on playing in London.
It has been a difficult season for Fabregas as he has found game time difficult to come by this campaign under new manager Conte. It looks like the competition for a starting place in the first team will be more difficult next season due to the deal for Tiemoue Bakayoko. This has not put the midfielder off staying and he is determined to fight for his place again next campaign at Stamford Bridge.
So far this season Fabregas has been included in the EPL first team on only ten occasions. With Bakayoko joining that could be even less next campaign. With summer signing Kante becoming an integral part of the Blues team, his name is the first one on the team sheet and it is unlikely Fabregas will be able to take his place. Kante is one of the favorites to win the PFA player of the year award and Fabregas is cover if the player should get injured.
AC Milan has a great deal of money that they are able to spend thanks to the takeover of the club by a Chinese consortium. They have the cash to be able to compete with all the top teams in the world and were willing to offer a fee of around £30 million to secure the service of Fabregas. It is understood that Chelsea was prepared to let the player go for this amount but the Spanish midfielder does not want to move to Italy.
Fabregas still has two years to run on his current deal with the club so if Chelsea wants to recoup their money on the player, this summer would be the perfect time to do so. Once the midfielder has only 12 months left, his fee will considerably drop. With the player just turning 30 last week, he is nearing the end of his playing career. If he does let his contract run down then he may be able to secure one last big payday before he finally hangs up his boots.
One of the main reason Fabregas wants to stay in London is due to his family. The player and his partner have just had a new child and his other two children are settled in schools based in the capital. Fabregas feels that a move to another country would greatly affect his family which is why he is determined to stay at the Blues.
Fabregas is one of the best-paid players at Chelsea and is believed to be on around £170 thousand per week. He joined the Blues back in 2014 from Barcelona and was instrumental in helping the team win both the EPL and League cup. Costa is a huge fan and if it was not for the Spanish midfield his goal tally would not be as impressive as it is.
Fabregas may have made limited playing time under Conte but when he has been required he has performed well. So far this campaign he has scored six goals along with providing 10 assists which are impressive from a bit part player. He is a great man to have in the squad and with the team qualifying for the Champions League next season he may become an important player due to the extra matches they will need to play next campaign.
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Agent: AC Milan want Pellegrini
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Lorenzo Pellegrini’s agent reveals he is in constant contact with Milan sporting director Massimo Mirabelli, who has “singled out” the Sassuolo midfielder.
Giampiero Pocetta stated last week that Pellegrini was “flattered” by Milan’s interest, and the representative has gone one step further by claiming the Italy Under-21 international is an express request of Mirabelli.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
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