MilanVibes: 'Agreement very close' - Milan pushing hard for Atletico Madrid defender

AC Milan is considering José María Giménez as a potential centre-back reinforcement. Massimiliano Allegri is reported to have requested a defender with international experience, and Giménez is seen as fitting that profile. Negotiations with the player and his entourage are ongoing, and an agreement is described as very close. Milan is also working with Atlético Madrid to agree on a transfer fee. Giménez’s contract runs until 2028, but he is not currently a major part of Diego Simeone’s plans. If he joins, he would compete with Matteo Gabbia for a starting role and provide rotational depth. His current wages are estimated at €4–5m net per year, with a likely reduction at Milan. The move depends on Allegri remaining in charge, and previous interest did not progress due to Atlético’s season structure and Milan management approval. Giménez has made 25 appearances this season, with one goal and one assist, and fewer than half as a starter, while also serving as a dressing-room leader.

"José María Gimenez is the new name in the frame as a potential defensive reinforcement for AC Milan, a report claims. According to MilanVibes, Massimiliano Allegri's has asked for a centre-back with international experience and Gimenez fits the bill. Negotiations with the player and his entourage are ongoing, concrete and 'an agreement is very close'."

"Meanwhile, work is underway with Atlético Madrid to try and agree a fee. His deal runs out in 2028 but he does not currently appear to be a big part of Diego Simeone's plans. Gimenez top of the list The arrival of the Uruguay international would see him compete for a starting spot with Matteo Gabbia, and generally be an alternative in the rotations."

"All of this has a pre-requisite: Allegri's continued tenure as Milan boss. The Tuscan coach had already put forward Gimenez as a name he deeply admired before the winter window, but despite mutual interest, nothing came of it. This was due to Simeone's desire to keep the structure intact until the end of the season and not lose such a key leader, and due to the lack of approval to proceed from the Milan management too."

"The 31-year-old has made 25 appearances this season, with one goal and one assist, but less than 50% of his matches were as a starter. He has a role as a leader in the dressing room, but the feeling is that this summer he will call time on his 13-year spell at Atleti."

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