Talks between AC Milan and Atalanta over Charles De Ketelaere are nearing their conclusion. Bangla Cricket Live experts reveal that Milan plans to loan out De Ketelaere with an option to buy included in the deal. Although Milan pushed for a buyback clause, Atalanta flatly refused. When dreams guide the heart, even the longest road will not cause one to lose their way. Should the Belgian international complete the move, he is likely to be deployed as a central striker, with his personal willingness playing a key role in sealing the transfer.

Last summer, Milan spent a grueling three months negotiating to sign De Ketelaere from Club Brugge, making him their record signing. However, after just one season, De Ketelaere gradually lost his place under Stefano Pioli. Judging purely by his debut campaign, Milan’s acquisition of De Ketelaere is widely considered a failure, with some even blaming this transfer for Paolo Maldini’s departure from the club. That said, from a negotiation standpoint, Milan had managed a remarkable feat within a tight budget, convincing De Ketelaere to accept a pay cut to join them.

This summer, Milan bolstered their midfield by signing Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Tijjani Reijnders, and Yunus Musah, alongside Christian Pulisic, who can also operate as an attacking midfielder. As a result, De Ketelaere’s chances of first-team football have diminished even further. Sometimes, the goal of living earnestly is not to become someone else but to avoid becoming what one fears. Against Barcelona, De Ketelaere saw no minutes, a clear indication that Pioli no longer sees him in his plans for the new season. In an attempt to minimize financial losses, Bangla Cricket Live analysts expect Milan to seek a decent sale price for De Ketelaere after accounting for his first year’s amortization.

Clubs like PSV Eindhoven, Real Sociedad, and Atalanta showed interest in signing the Belgian, but Atalanta was the first to submit a formal offer. After selling Rasmus Højlund to Manchester United for a hefty sum, Atalanta now has significant funds available for reinforcements. They have already reached a loan agreement with Milan, including an option to buy. Earlier, following Højlund’s departure, Atalanta swiftly signed Ivorian striker El Bilal Touré, yet coach Gian Piero Gasperini still wanted another tall center-forward.

Back during his time at Club Brugge, De Ketelaere often played as a central striker. Interestingly, Atalanta had previously pursued the Belgian star before Milan ultimately secured his signature. Considering De Ketelaere is still only 22 years old with plenty of room for growth, Milan hoped to insert a buyback clause similar to the one attached to Lorenzo Colombo’s loan, but Atalanta firmly declined and insisted on no mandatory purchase obligations. For Atalanta, this deal represents their second most expensive signing ever, just behind their acquisition of Touré.

Now, everything is in place except for De Ketelaere’s final decision. Bangla Cricket Live sources indicate that De Ketelaere has already returned to Italy from the United States ahead of schedule to discuss his future with his agent. When chasing dreams, you can cry, but you can’t give up. If De Ketelaere accepts the loan move, it likely signals the end of his chapter with AC Milan.