AC Milan and Atalanta are in a dispute over the transfer of Charles De Ketelaere, as Atalanta seeks a discounted price from the agreed €22m. The deadline for the option to buy, June 14, is likely to pass without resolution, meaning negotiation over loan terms will be necessary while De Ketelaere reverts temporarily to Milan’s roster. Atalanta argues for a reduced fee citing the player’s wish to remain with them, while Milan is firm on the price due to financial plans. De Ketelaere is torn between a significant role at Atalanta under coach Gian Piero Gasperini, where he performed well, and a return to Milan, where his previous season was disappointing.
