The interest of Atalanta in Milan’s Saelemaekers has been growing, and the club is considering a potential deal worth €12 million for the winger. Following a successful season with Bologna, Saelemaekers has attracted interest from other Serie A clubs, including Atalanta. However, AC Milan has been planning his departure for a year now, as evidenced by the buy clause inserted in his loan deal.
Initially, it seemed that Saelemaekers could stay with Bologna next season under coach Thiago Motta. However, with Motta leaving the club, the buy clause was not activated. Motta’s interest in the winger remains, and he may try to bring him to Juventus to rebuild their squad.
Atalanta’s interest in Saelemaekers comes after they were linked with Daniel Maldini recently. The negotiations for Saelemaekers may not have started yet, as Atalanta’s recent signing of Charles De Ketelaere could be a factor. Saelemaekers himself is reportedly not interested in staying with Milan, which opens the door for Atalanta to make a move for the Belgian winger.
Milan is looking to sell Saelemaekers this summer in order to boost their finances. With other clubs showing interest in acquiring his services, it seems that Saelemaekers will have several options before making a decision on where he wants to go next.
The buy clause inserted in Saelemaekers’ loan deal was intended to allow Milan to purchase him at any time during his loan period if they so chose. However, with Motta leaving Bologna and no longer around to activate it, Mil
