ALLIANZ STADIUM, TURIN, ITALY – 05/19/2018: Mario Mandzukic of Juventus FC celebrates after scoring … [+]
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These are very hot hours in the Milan winter transfer market window as Serie A giant AC Milan is very close to completing a hat-trick of signings.
According to several reports in Italy, Croatian striker Mario Mandžukić and Chelsea defender Fijayo Tomori are about to sign for the Rossoneri.
If their contracts go as expected, they will become AC Milan ‘s second and third signing after Friday it was announced that the Italian team announced the arrival of Soualiho Meite from Turin.
Mandžukić’s potential signing comes as a surprise to AC Milan fans as the Croatian international has been linked again and again at the German side of FC Bayern in recent months .
The 34-year-old will join Stefano Pioli’s side as a free agent and is expected to arrive in Milan already Sunday night, Italian transfer market pundit Gianluca Di Marzio reports.
The 2018 world champion will complete the mandatory medical examination and sign his contract already tomorrow morning, the report continues.
Over the past week, AC Milan sports director Paolo Maldini and Mandžukić agent Giovanni Branchini sought agreement on the player’s contract.
Calciomercato.com reports that the former Juventus striker has agreed a six-month $ 1.8 million contract along with some add-on bonuses, as well as an option to extend until June 2022 if an Rossoneri management to enter the UEFA Champions League at the end of the season.
If the deal gets the green light, it will be a stunning return for Serie A for Mario Mandžukić.
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The 34-year-old left Juventus in December 2019, where he scored 44 goals in 162 games in all competitions with the Bianconeri.
During his career, Mandžukić won four Scudettos, three Coppa Italia titles and one Supercoppa Italiana with Juventus.
He also won the treble in his spell at FC Bayern Munich in 2012-13.
The player was waiting for the right opportunity to get back into the game, and despite his age, he wants to prove that he can still make an impact in a top-flight football tournament.
Croatia were adamant on his return to Italy after ending his contract with Qatari side Al-Duhail in July and reportedly rejected offers from Turkish clubs weeks ago.
For all Serie A fans, it will be encouraging to see if the 34 – year – old and 39 – year – old Zlatan Ibrahimovic manages to bring some domestic money back to AC Milan after a decade.
However, Mandžukić needs some time to improve his physical condition, as his last competitive games date back to March 2020.
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In an effort to help their title intentions, the Rossoneri also ready to add FC Chelsea ‘s Fikayo Tomori to their defense options.
According to football journalist Fabrizio Romano, the 23-year-old is ready to complete his short-term loan to AC Milan next week.
The deal is expected to be finalized next week on the basis of a loan contract with an option to buy for around $ 36 million.
The England international will come to Milan in the next few days to go through his medical examinations before signing his contract and being the latest addition to head coach Stefano Pioli.
AC Milan will currently lead the Serie A with three points over the rivals Inter Milan and will play against Cagliari on Monday night.