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AC Milan Sells Malick Thiaw to Newcastle United
AC Milan has agreed to sell central defender Malick Thiaw to Newcastle United for around £35 million, with the deal expected to be completed in August 2025 [1][3][4]. This follows Milan's decision to reject or not pursue potential offers from Juventus and Como [1].
Thiaw, who can play in various positions in defense, has been a valuable asset for Milan. The Italian club expressed gratitude for his commitment and professionalism during his time at the club before his departure [4].
Massimiliano Allegri, Milan's coach, highly values Thiaw and would have preferred to keep him in the squad. However, the club's stance was to sell Thiaw to Newcastle, possibly due to the defender's versatility and the potential for more playing time under Allegri's new three-defender scheme during preseason [2].
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Newcastle may return with an improved offer for Thiaw [3]. If this offer is accepted, it could potentially change the course of the transfer.
Meanwhile, the Italian government is planning to implement automatic wage cuts for teams relegated from Serie B [5]. This could have financial implications for clubs like Milan, and the sale of Thiaw might be part of their strategy to maintain financial stability.
Elsewhere, Barcelona could potentially return to the Camp Nou as early as September [6]. This news has sent ripples through the footballing world, with many speculating about the team's future lineup.
In other transfer news, according to David Ornstein, Manchester United has offered €85m for player Šeško [7]. This development indicates a busy transfer market for Manchester United as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.
[1] Newcastle United make offer for AC Milan's Malick Thiaw [2] AC Milan's Malick Thiaw set for Newcastle move [3] Newcastle United set to return with improved bid for AC Milan's Malick Thiaw [4] AC Milan bid farewell to Malick Thiaw [5] Italian government plans wage cuts for relegated clubs [6] Barcelona could return to Camp Nou as early as September [7] Manchester United offer €85m for RB Salzburg's Karim Adeyemi
Bookmakers across Europe are odds-on for AC Milan's Malick Thiaw to make his debut in English sports, specifically for Newcastle United, after the Italian club agreed to part ways with the central defender following rejections from Juventus and Como. With Thiaw's versatility and potential for more playing time under Allegri's new three-defender scheme, Serie A rivals might be looking at a new lineup in the upcoming European-leagues season.
