Betis contract ends in 2024
Serie A leaders AC Milan are still looking for a more experienced backup for vice-captain Theo Hernández (26) on the left side of defense after Fodé Ballo-Touré (26) left on loan to FC Fulham in the summer. The Rossoneri are loud in their sights Gianluca Di Marzio and Fabrizio Romano next Juan Miranda from Real Betis.
The 23-year-old has developed into an established LaLiga professional in Seville, and his market value has shown a steep upward trend over the past twelve months – he is currently valued at 9 million euros. Miranda, who was once loaned out to FC Schalke 04 by FC Barcelona, only has a contract with Betis that is valid until the end of the season. There is therefore talk of both a free transfer next year and an offer in January.
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In the summer, according to Italian reporters, the Andalusians demanded around 12 million euros for Miranda – too much for Milan. In the winter, an offer of between 5 million and 6 million euros for the former Bundesliga professional, who played eleven times for Schalke in 2019/20 but then ended the loan prematurely and stayed one year less, is realistic. The higher demand from Betis is not surprising: Barça gave away their homegrown player for free in 2021 despite the current contract, but will receive a 40 percent share of the transfer fee if he is sold on.
Milan coach Stefano Pioli currently cannot rely on a regular left-back behind Hernández and has therefore promoted U19 talent Davide Bartesaghi (17) to the professional squad. The Italian U19 international is seen as the future in the red and black dress in this position and could be loaned out if Miranda or another back-up for Hernández moves to Milan. Pierre Kalulu (23) could have helped out in the position, but is out until further notice with a muscle injury.
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