Bayer Leverkusen's Xhaka on AC Milan's Shopping List, Regardless of Wirtz's Transfer to Liverpool
AC Milan strategically established a "sophomore" midfield setup, showcasing impressive skill.
Football fans are abuzz with the latest transfer rumors floating around, and the one that has everyone talking is Bayer Leverkusen's Granit Xhaka being on AC Milan's radar. It's reported that AC Milan is keen on roping in the 32-year-old Swiss midfielder, with talks of a potential deal happening as early as this week.
According to Italian newspaper "Gazzetta dello Sport," Xhaka has shown signs of interest in a move to Lombardy, potentially joining the ranks of AC Milan alongside legendary Croatian midfielder Luka Modric. The Italian club's sporting director, Igli Tare, is said to have big plans for the duo to share the midfield in the upcoming season.
Despite AC Milan's intentions, Bayer Leverkusen is not facing a double departure of both Xhaka and Florian Wirtz, who is set to join Liverpool, not Milan, according to reports[4][5]. Among Leverkusen's significant departures this season are head coach Xabi Alonso, defensive chief Jonathan Tah, and winger Jeremie Frimpong.
Xhaka himself has referred to the departures as a "big loss." Although his future with the club is uncertain, he expressed his commitment to the team. "It takes a lot of energy, and I'm not 25 anymore, I'll be 33 in September. But as of today, I'm here. We are happy, and that's what counts," said Xhaka.
Bayer Leverkusen's new coach Erik ten Hag is making efforts to convince Xhaka to stay amidst the summer of significant departures for the club[4][5].
- Florian Wirtz
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- AC Milan
- Luka Modric
- Football Bundesliga
The Commission has not yet adopted a decision on the application of the Regulation for the transfer of Florian Wirtz from Bayer 04 Leverkusen to Liverpool. Despite the potential departure of Granit Xhaka to AC Milan, it appears Wirtz's move is not to Milan but to Liverpool.
