Moretto: Milan now considering Liberali renewal amid Catanzaro ‘deadlock’

It looked as though Mattia Liberali was all set to join Catanzaro, but now AC Milan have firmly put the brakes on things.

Liberali’s future has been speculated about throughout the duration of the current summer window, but it appeared as though the teenage playmaker was bound for Catanzaro. The Serie B side apparently agreed to sign him permanently, and for no transfer fee, but with a resale clause.

However, in the past couple of days – when Liberali was expected to fly out for a medical – doubts began to emerge. Now, Matteo Moretto has explained in a YouTube video exactly what those doubts are.

“The situation is deadlocked between Liberali and Catanzaro, with Milan never giving the green light to certain conditions. Milan do not want to sell him for free with a future resale percentage,” he said.

“Milan have two options: the first is to renew him, but that’s complicated. They’re seriously considering renewing him, but it’s complicated, not impossible. The other option is a permanent transfer, but not a free one. Currently, Liberali’s situation at Catanzaro is stalled.”

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 15: Mattia Liberali of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Genoa at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 15, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Torino hijack?

As a reminder, Nicolo Schira reported on Tuesday that Torino are attempting to hijack the deal for Liberali, and they might well be willing to pay the up-front fee that the Rossoneri management want.

Nevertheless, Moretto’s report that a contract extension is being considered suggests that even Milan have not figured out what they want to do with the future of the Italian talent.