Softfootball understands that AS Monaco shut the door on a last-minute bid from AC Milan for Thilo Kehrer through the ultimate hours of the summer time switch window, confirming the German defender will stay a part of their squad for the 2025/26 marketing campaign.
Switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano revealed by way of his official X account that Milan recognized Kehrer as a precedence goal after promoting Malick Thiaw to Newcastle. Nevertheless, Monaco made it clear the German worldwide, capped 28 instances, was not accessible on the market, having change into an integral a part of the aspect since becoming a member of completely from West Ham in Could 2024.
Romano tweeted:
AS Monaco rejected an method from AC Milan for Thilo Kehrer within the ultimate days of the window. No probability to let him depart regardless of hyperlinks with Axel Disasi, inconceivable to get on a mortgage transfer because of Chelsea restricted mortgage spots.
The Ligue 1 aspect additionally explored the opportunity of bringing former defender Axel Disasi again on mortgage from Chelsea, however these talks broke down. Chelsea had already used their most variety of worldwide mortgage slots when Nicolas Jackson sealed a transfer to Bayern Munich, leaving no room to sanction one other outgoing deal overseas.
Regardless of curiosity from Bournemouth and Wolves, Disasi’s need to return to Monaco couldn’t materialise. Because of this, Kehrer stays put and was even included in Monaco’s Champions League squad checklist led by the membership’s poster boy, Paul Pogba, with Monaco prioritising stability on the again as they put together for a demanding home and European marketing campaign.
