Milan Re-Examine Stuttgart Ace as Giroud Seals MLS Move

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Milan are hard at work to replace Olivier Giroud, who’s headed to Los Angeles FC, and are mulling making another run at Serhou Guirassy. He was their top target in January, but he didn’t want to leave Stuttgart midseason. He’s a lot less expensive than their other marks, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed (via Calciomercato).

Olivier Giroud signs contracts as new LAFC player, ready for MLS new chapter after verbal agreement reached in March!

Contract until December 2025 set to be sealed in the next hours.

Giroud will leave AC Milan as free agent.

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In addition, the scenario changed suddenly as the Italian government suppressed the Decreto Crescita, which helped teams lure players from aboard with larger wages, right before the previous window. The marksman has substantial salary demands.

Milan have reignited the dialogue with the entourage of Guirassy ahead of the summer. He has kept up his scoring in recent months. He’s having a career season, having netted 27 goals across all competitions.

The 28-year-old has a €17.5M release clause, provided he accepts the destination. He’s the cheapest but also the oldest option on their list. On the other hand, he signaled to be keener on transferring to the Premier League. It’s uncertain whether that’s reciprocated. If a top six or seven side went after him, he’d move there. Otherwise, he’d weigh his other possible landing spots, and the Rossoneri would be the most prestigious one.

Our Take on Milan and Guirassy

It’d be a deviation from their MO, as they have always signed players with untapped potential, while he’s peaking right now. On the other hand, the moderate sum would allow them to split the budget and sign a raw talent with great upside as his deputy.