Moretto: Milan in advanced talks to sign Colombian talent for €2-3m – the latest

AC Milan are closing in on the signing of a young talent from South America, according to Matteo Moretto.

According to what Matteo Moretto reported on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, negotiations are underway between the clubs to the extent that they are now ‘advanced’. The player in question is Juan David Arizala from Deportivo Independiente Medellín.

Milan have two slots available for non-EU players. Igli Tare’s team of scouts are looking for South American talent and the Rossoneri are in talks with left-back Arizala, who was a starter for Colombia U20s at the World Cup this year as they finished third.

The 20-year-old has a value of around €2-3m. Milan intend to close the deal and then determine the best future path for the young talent, implying that he may not be immediately inserted into the senior squad.

Arizala has made 26 appearances for the Deportivo Independiente Medellín first team, with two goals and one assist to his name. He can play on both sides, as well as further forward as a winger, or as a full-back.

Towards the end of the summer window Milan signed another young talent in David Odogu, who arrived for €7m plus bonuses from Wolfsburg. It shows that they are willing to invest in the right talent, names that could become stars in the future.