Bayer Leverkusen could face another prominent departure as experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka has been linked with a move to AC Milan.
Ufabet Sport reported on Tuesday that transfer talks between Leverkusen and Inter could start this week. Switzerland’s Xhaka has a contract until 2028 at the Bundesliga runners-up.
The report said that Milan sporting เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย director Igli Tare aims to have Xhaka in midfield alongside 39-year-old Croatian veteran Luka Modric whose future at Real Madrid beyond summer is unclear.
Xhaka, who helped Leverkusen win a maiden Bundesliga title in 2024, is reportedly not adverse to a Milan move.
Xhaka has been a key player for Leverkusen since joining from Arsenal in the summer of 2023 but the 32-year-old midfielder is set to join Jonathan Tah, Florian Wirtz and Jeremy Frimpong in the hunt for a fresh challenge in his career. Despite Erik ten Hag’s desire to keep him at the club.
He said playing a key role in a new-look Leverkusen team would “cost a lot of energy. I am no longer 25 but turn 33 in September.” He added that club bosses would find good solution, “whether with or without me being another question.”
AC Milan are preparing a €10 million offer to Leverkusen to bring Xhaka to bolster the team. As per the wishes of new Red and Black manager Massimiliano Allegri.