#transfer-finances

#transfer-finances

It would definitely be fair to label Divock Origi a flop at AC Milan, even a mega flop, as the Rossoneri ended up paying a whopping €6.8m per goal scored by the Belgian (!). After the Scudetto season, i.e. 2021-22, Milan felt that they needed someone who could alternate with Olivier Giroud up front given the Frenchman's age. And so, Paolo Maldini identified Origi as the target and secured him on a free transfer, putting a four-year deal on the table.

Of course, what I want is to stay at Barca. It's the ultimate goal, but it's not the reason I'm training hard and giving my all. The purpose is to win. Barca is a huge, fantastic club, built to win titles.

Erling Haaland is having the time of his life this season. The Norwegian is scoring goals for fun, both for his club Manchester City as well for his country, Norway. In 15 appearances for Man City this season, the striker has already scored 19 goals. He has taken his country Norway to the World Cup in 2026, their first qualification since 1998. However, speculation over his long term future at the Etihad Stadium has not stopped.

It isn't only a matter of finances, though that plays a part. A couple of reports from German outlets Kicker and Bild, compiled together by @iMiaSanMia, paint the picture: Bayern bosses had reservations over Christopher Nkunku - even if a loan had been possible, the deal wouldn't have automatically met with full approval [@georg_holzner, @kicker] Nicolas Jackson's name was discussed at last Monday's supervisory board meeting and the (loan) was approved.