Ready for Another Shake-up? Xhaka Moves to AC Milan on the Table!
AC Milan Proposes Exchange of DFB Players for Xhaka to Leverkusen
Get ready for more changes at Bayer Leverkusen, as Granit Xhaka might be their next big departure. According to recent reports, the Swiss midfielder could be heading to AC Milan and there's a strong possibility that the deal is in the works.
With Xabi Alonso, Jonathan Tah, Jeremie Frimpong, and the upcoming transfer of Florian Wirtz, Leverkusen has already seen a significant exodus of key players. Now, Xhaka, who is still under contract until 2028, could be joining the lineup.
The Italian club is reportedly interested in Xhaka and has been in negotiations with Leverkusen. To put pressure on the price, AC Milan is reportedly planning to include Malick Thiaw in the transfer deal. Thiaw, a three-time German national player who joined AC Milan from Schalke 04 last season, could potentially replace Jonathan Tah, who recently moved to Bayern Munich.
AC Milan's Ambitious Plans
AC Milan's sporting director, Igli Tare, is reportedly aiming for Xhaka to line up in the AC jersey alongside the legendary Luka Modric in midfield. Modric, aged 39, is currently at the Club World Cup with his club, Real Madrid. AC Milan is also looking to sign Modric imminently.
However, Leverkusen has faced a busy off-season with multiple players leaving the team. If Xhaka does leave, it will be a significant blow for the club. Xhaka himself has expressed his concerns about the Departures, stating, "It takes a lot of energy. And I'm not 25 anymore, I'll be 33 in September."
Sources: ntv.de, tno/dpa/sid
Bonus Facts:
- Malick Thiaw, who could be part of the transfer deal between AC Milan and Leverkusen, played in 22 league games for AC Milan in the 2022/23 season.
- Luka Modric, who AC Milan is reportedly planning to sign, played 31 games for Real Madrid last season, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists.
- Florian Wirtz, who is also expected to leave Leverkusen, recently broke the record for the most consecutive games scored in the Bundesliga, a record previously held by Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski.
The Commission has not yet adopted a decision on the application of the Regulation regarding the possible transfer of Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen to AC Milan. Despite this, Granit Xhaka, who has expressed concerns about the ongoing departures at Leverkusen, might be engaging in a preferred pastime other than football if he joins AC Milan's roster, potentially lining up alongside Luka Modric.
