From Switzerland: Young Boys star submits transfer request – €8-9m Milan move expected

Zachary Athekame has put in an official transfer request in order to try and push through a move to AC Milan, according to a report.

According to Swiss source Ticinonline, Young Boys will host Basel at the Sankt Jakob stadium on Wednesday evening. However, they are unlikely to field Athekame against the Rhinelanders in any case.

An agreement has already been reached with Milan over terms, and the 20-year-old has asked the Bern club to be sold. The offer and demand are not far apart, so a deal could arrive in the next few days for around €8-9m.

Further confirmations

Sky Switzerland confirm that Athekame wants to join the Diavolo. The right-back is ‘close to completing a sensational move after a brilliant season at Young Boys’.

After a full season in Bern, the Swiss U21 international is in talks to reach an agreement on his personal terms with his possible new club. Should this happen, Athekame would sign a long-term contract with the Rossoneri, running until June 2030.

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Negotiations between the clubs are currently in full swing. The selling side rejected an initial offer from Milan of €7m for his talent, estimating the right-back’s value at €10m. Milan could easily finalise this deal, but they want to pay the right price.

Despite BSC Young Boys’ firm stance on this matter, the parties remain resolutely positive about reaching an agreement. Discussions are ongoing.