Thiaw joins Newcastle after a €40 million deal with AC Milan, including bonuses.

Milan, August 9, 2025 – Malick Thiaw will no longer be a AC Milan player: according to Fabrizio Romano, in fact, the defender's move from the Rossoneri to Newcastle is a done deal. The Magpies have always shown interest in the German player, but in the last few hours negotiations have accelerated and a final agreement has finally been reached. England have offered up to €40 million, including bonuses: too much for AC Milan to refuse. It was known that Thiaw was not a starter for Allegri 's new AC Milan, so much so that in recent weeks the Rossoneri had accepted an offer from Como , who had identified the German as the ideal defensive reinforcement, but in the end it was Thiaw himself who rejected the move. Therefore, he remained in Milan, but aware that his stay in the shadow of the Madonnina would not last long. Now, however, there is also certainty: no longer Rossoneri but Bianconeri, no longer Serie A but Premier League . Now it will be up to Tare to find a suitable replacement for the German, and his list includes several names, but among the many, Comuzzo and Leoni stand out, two young Italian central defenders from Fiorentina and Parma respectively. The former was on the verge of a move to Napoli in January, but ultimately remained in Florence. Now, however, the transfer market around him could heat up again, with AC Milan likely to soon knock on Fiorentina's door with a significant offer for the 2005-born player. Leoni, on the other hand, was born in 2006 and is attracting interest from several teams, both in Serie A and the Premier League. Inter have been interested in the player for some time, but Liverpool should also be on their toes, having inquired in the last few hours. AC Milan, however, could enter the race for the player with a vengeance, also thanks to the €40 million offered for the sale of Thiaw. The defender would form a defensive line featuring Tomori, Gabbia, and Pavlovic and would be a player with excellent prospects. The next few days will be crucial to understanding AC Milan's direction for their new central defender, with the Rossoneri having to evaluate both the costs and the type of player they prefer to invest in. Meanwhile, the Hojlund situation is gaining traction: after the acquisition of Sesko , Manchester United has opened the door to loaning the former Atalanta striker, a move that is highly appreciated by the Rossoneri, who are working to close the deal as quickly as possible and bring the Dane back to Italy after his time in the Premier League, which will be Thiaw's next season.