"This weekend, Manuel Akanji could have been representing AC Milan in the Derby della Madonnina. However, the deal was never finalised. In the lead-up to the derby, Akanji has spoken of his desire to grab a goal against Milan. Whilst not directly, the defender stated it would be nice to grab a goal against the Rossoneri to help the team, with their eyes fixed on the Scudetto."
"The Swiss defender was made available, and as Gazzetta dello Sport (via MilanPress) writes, a deal was agreed with Manchester City. However, the Rossoneri had not had a green light from the defender's camp. When these discussions opened, Akanji was clear; he wanted €5 million per year and to play in the Champions League. Neither of these requests could nor would be fulfilled by Milan."
Manuel Akanji could have represented AC Milan in the Derby della Madonnina, but the deal was never finalised. Akanji expressed a desire to score against Milan to help his team pursue the Scudetto. In the final days of the mercato, Milan pursued a central defender and appeared to have agreed a deal with Manchester City for Akanji, but they lacked approval from the player's camp. Akanji requested €5 million per year and Champions League football, demands Milan could not fulfil. Akanji instead signed for Inter, calling his new club the 'biggest club' in Italy.
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