Theo Hernandez’s move back to Serie A is not ruled out despite a strong season with Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League under Simone Inzaghi. Theo has expressed a desire to return to European football and Italy, where he previously performed well for Milan. Juventus were linked in January, but Theo preferred to wait until summer to evaluate offers. He can negotiate a gross salary that would not heavily burden the eventual club, and an Italian approach could require lowering his current €20m net salary. Saudi ownership changes include the PIF disengaging from Al-Hilal by selling 70% of shares, which could trigger an exodus of players. Theo played 42 matches, scoring nine goals and providing five assists across multiple competitions.
"Theo Hernandez’s return to Serie A should not be ruled out even if he is having a positive season in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal, under the guidance of former Inter coach Simone Inzaghi. The defender makes no secret of a certain desire to return to European football and Italy - where he performed so well for Milan - could be very tempting. Juventus were linked in January, but Theo wanted to wait for the summer to evaluate all the offers he has."
"This way, Theo will be able to negotiate on a gross salary that won't significantly impact the club he eventually joins. In any case, given the €20m net salary he earns at Al-Hilal, if an Italian club were to approach him the Frenchman would have to lower his salary demands. There is another factor worth highlighting: the PIF (Public Investment Fund) fund - controlled by the Saudi government - has announced its disengagement from the club, completing the sale of 70% of its shares to the Kingdom Holding Company of Prince Bin Talal. So, there could be an exodus of players."
"Theo Hernandez played 42 games across the entire season, split between the Saudi Pro League, King's Cup and AFC Champions League Elite: 3,627 minutes in which he scored nine goals (playing both as a left-back and as a wing-back in a five-man line) and provided five assists. On the Juventus rumours, there has never been a real negotiation or any concrete discussions. The Old Lady are indeed looking for a wing-back with those specific characteristics, but have yet to knock on the door of the entourage of the former Real Madrid man."
"Could he return to Milan? Theo Hernandez himself told La Gazzetta dello Sport: "I saw Allegri, Tare, and Ibra. Furlani didn't show up. Aside from Ibra, the lack of Milanese spirit is noticeable. "The direction the club has taken and some of its decisions don't reflect the values and the""
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