Malick Thiaw is about to maneuver to Newcastle United as he has agreed to a 4 12 months contract with the black and white. The German defender leaves AC Milan after three years.
Softfootball had been knowledgeable that the 23 12 months previous defender is very rated by Milan new boss, Max Allegri and can doubtless not be allowed to go away the San Siro. Though it appears the defender is eager on the transfer after having accepted Newcastle’s private supply.
Reviews in Italy have stated Milan had rejected Newcastle United’s €30m supply however the Premier League are hoping they’ll persuade Allegri and the Milan administration with worth.
Thiaw had joined Milan from Schalke 04 in 2022 after a 2 12 months spell with the German membership the place he received the Bundesliga II. Milan had reached settlement in precept with fellow Serie A facet, for the defender however the deal broke down as Thiaw stated no.
Milan and Como had agreed a payment of €25m for the Thiaw and had been providing €4m as annual wage. The defender additionally had curiosity from Crystal Palace however nothing concrete adopted. In keeping with Sky Italy, the defender is prioritizing enjoying in a European competitors which favours Newcastle as they are going to be enjoying within the UEFA Champions League.
Thiaw helped Milan win the 24/25 Tremendous Coppa Italia and will likely be desperate to win extra high titles in Europe. He’s nonetheless beneath contract until 2027 that means Milan is not going to be in a rush to money in on him. Nonetheless, a correct quantity will take a look at them.
The lanky defender has worn the Milan jersey 63 occasions with no objectives to point out for it.
High journalist, Florian Plettenberg posted on his verified X deal with about Thiaw and Newcastle settlement. He wrote:
Newcastle have reached a full verbal settlement with Malick Thiaw on a contract till 2029! /@berger_pj
Negotiations between the golf equipment are ongoing, however Massimiliano Allegri is eager to maintain him. The newest supply stood at €30 million. Bayer 04 Leverkusen are monitoring the state of affairs. #NUFC
It’s left to see if Newcastle will worth the defender larger than what they’ve provided. Thiaw will be part of Emerson Royal to go away Milan this summer season.
