"The Massimiliano Allegri treatment has improved Pavlovic's performance levels a lot from his first season. The Serbian has become reliable not just in the defensive phase but also as a weapon going forward, detaching from the back three. After 28 league games, Milan have the best defence in Europe's top five leagues, and Pavlovic has been a big part of that."
"This season, the Rossoneri have conceded just 20 goals in 28 league games so far, a 0.71 per game. This is a stark contrast to what we saw last season, especially when the Rossoneri conceded goals repeatedly, finishing the season with 43 goals conceded (1.13 per game)."
"Milan therefore can look to the future with optimism, convinced that the former RB Salzburg player - at just 24 - still has plenty of room for growth in both the short and long term. However, the issue is that Premier League clubs have noticed this too."
Strahinja Pavlovic has emerged as a standout performer for AC Milan this season, transforming from his inconsistent first year into a reliable defender and attacking contributor. Under Massimiliano Allegri's guidance, the 24-year-old Serbian has been instrumental in Milan achieving Europe's best defensive record across top five leagues. The team has conceded just 20 goals in 28 league matches this season, compared to 43 goals last season. Despite minimal lineup changes, Pavlovic's development has been crucial to this defensive improvement. Valued between €50-58m by CIES Football Observatory, he ranks as Milan's most valuable player. Recognizing his potential and market appeal from Premier League clubs, Milan management is actively negotiating a contract extension through 2031 with a salary increase from €1.7m to €2.5m annually.
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