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AC Milan Host Positive Meeting With Agent Of Star Midfielder, Renewal Is Close

Milan need to get this deal done or the club loses one of it’s most valuable assets next summer.

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Calcio Mercato are reporting that AC Milan director Ricky Massara met with the agent of Franck Kessie, George Atangana in Bologna to discuss the contract renewal of the midfielder. Kessie’s contract is set to expire in the coming summer.

Gazzetta dello Sport are reporting that Milan are taking important steps forward to secure the renewal of Kessie and the meeting this week was key. The midfielder is still occupied at the Olympics as he gears up for the quarter finals but a positive resolution is expected soon. Milan are reportedly close to the demands of the player.

MilanNews.it are reporting that there is confidence from the meeting held this week and a deal could be close when the midfielder returns to Milan from Tokyo. The midfielder had requested 6 million euros and Milan had offered 4 million euros as at a couple of weeks ago. It remains to be seen what the revised offer is and where the two parties reach an agreement.