‘I was ready to go’ – Brown admits Milan deal was ‘basically done’ before switch

AC Milan will have thought they landed Archie Brown last night. However, this morning, he opted to go to Fenerbahce. 

The links to Milan really took off this week, with a move from Gent looking increasingly likely. However, in typical Rossoneri fashion, it was not that simple. So, last night there was a private jet battle, as both clubs sent planes to Belgium.

It seemed like it was the Diavolo’s to lose, but this morning, he opted to go to Turkey.

‘Basically done with AC Milan’

The defender has spoken about the move, and him being ‘ready’ to join Milan; his words have been relayed exclusively by Fabrizio Romano on X, and can be seen below.

“The deal was basically done with AC Milan. I was ready to go. But then, I got a call from Fenerbahçe president overnight. That changed everything.”

“The passion he showed, the vision… it made the decision clear. I knew I had to come to Fener.”

Considering how many were dubious of the move anyways, it may not be the worst thing ever. However, there will certainly be frustration that the club have now missed out on two defensive options.