Milan close to signing Honda
Italian giants AC Milan are believed to be very close to agreeing a deal to bring CSKA Moscow playmaker Keisuke Honda to the San Siro, it has been revealed.
The Milanese giants had long been chasing the Japanese international but had so far failed to agree a fee with his club but according to reports in Italy and Russia, they are very close to sealing a deal with the Russian side that will see Honda finally secure his dream move to the San Siro. Talks between the two clubs over the player have been going on for months with Milan aware the player’s contract is set to expire in December.
The perennial challengers for the Serie A title could have waited till January to complete the signing of the player for nothing thanks to the Bosman ruling but the club officials have decided that the move for the player who is a hot property in mainland Europe could not wait so long.
CSKA Moscow has, however, made it clear that they will not let one of their prized assets leave the club on the cheap. Indeed, according to a Russian news outlet, the Moscow giants want € 5 million for the immediate transfer of the player while Milan is willing to offer not more than € 3 million.
But it has now emerged that both the clubs are willing to come to a compromise in their negotiations and the player receiving a wage cut from an annual € 2.5 million to just € 1.8 million.
According to the player himself, he is adamant about pursuing his career elsewhere, adding that he always wants to grow as a professional and AC Milan is a club that is too hard to turn down and it is only up to CSKA Moscow to reach an agreement.
Italian giants AC Milan are believed to be very close to agreeing a deal to bring CSKA Moscow playmaker Keisuke Honda to the San Siro, it has been revealed.
The Milanese giants had long been chasing the Japanese international but had so far failed to agree a fee with his club but according to reports in Italy and Russia, they are very close to sealing a deal with the Russian side that will see Honda finally secure his dream move to the San Siro. Talks between the two clubs over the player have been going on for months with Milan aware the player’s contract is set to expire in December.
The perennial challengers for the Serie A title could have waited till January to complete the signing of the player for nothing thanks to the Bosman ruling but the club officials have decided that the move for the player who is a hot property in mainland Europe could not wait so long.
CSKA Moscow has, however, made it clear that they will not let one of their prized assets leave the club on the cheap. Indeed, according to a Russian news outlet, the Moscow giants want € 5 million for the immediate transfer of the player while Milan is willing to offer not more than € 3 million.
But it has now emerged that both the clubs are willing to come to a compromise in their negotiations and the player receiving a wage cut from an annual € 2.5 million to just € 1.8 million.
According to the player himself, he is adamant about pursuing his career elsewhere, adding that he always wants to grow as a professional and AC Milan is a club that is too hard to turn down and it is only up to CSKA Moscow to reach an agreement.
- Published On : 11 years ago on August 29, 2013
- Author By : isport
- Last Updated : June 5, 2017 @ 2:05 pm
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