AC Milan is on the brink of a significant coup in the transfer market, with highly sought-after striker Marcus Thuram reportedly favoring a move to the Italian giants. The Frenchman, whose contract with Borussia Mönchengladbach is set to end this month, is considered one of the most coveted free transfers available.
The Milanese powerhouse is understood to have offered Thuram an attractive salary package, believed to be around €5.5 million annually with additional performance-related bonuses.
This offer appears to have swayed Thuram, leading him to turn down an opportunity to join Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), who were also keen on bringing him to the French capital. Thuram's rejection of PSG's proposal has handed AC Milan a distinct advantage in the race for the striker's signature.
Marcus #Thuram está a un paso de #ACMilan como agente libre. Listo contrato hasta 2028 con salario de € 5M netos/año + bonos.#Calciomercato via @NicoSchira pic.twitter.com/LqDnJWctvj — Serie A (@SerieA0822) June 22, 2023
Head coach Stefano Pioli has reportedly assured Thuram of his importance in the squad, an aspect that seems to have significantly influenced his decision. While PSG's interest was genuine, they were unable to guarantee the forward a central role, thus giving Milan the upper hand. In the previous season, Thuram demonstrated his scoring prowess by netting 13 goals and providing six assists in 30 Bundesliga appearances.
In addition to Thuram, AC Milan is also making strides in other areas, keen on reinforcing their squad further. Tijjani Rejinders, a central midfielder from AZ Alkmaar, is on their radar. The club is also set to sign Japanese international Daichi Kamada on a free transfer, further bolstering their attacking options. These moves highlight Milan's ambition to build a strong team capable of competing at the highest level.
Thuram's anticipated move to Milan is seen as a significant blow to PSG's transfer plans, and it also benefits other English Premier League clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea, by removing a formidable competitor from the race.
Thuram's final decision is expected in the coming days, and if the stars align, Milan fans could soon be celebrating the arrival of a prolific goal scorer to their ranks.
