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The AC Milan defensive unit seems to be wrapped up with the signing of David Odogu from Wolfsburg, which is now official.
There have been several ideas for the defence this week, and most have been experienced names, given that this is what Milan clearly lack. Barring Fikayo Tomori, the defence are all 25 years old or younger, and even then, Tomori is not the most experienced player.
With the oldest option in the squad being 27, there is a lack of a Massimiliano Allegri feel to things; look at his Juventus team: Giorgio Chiellini, Andrea Barzagli and Leonardo Bonucci all stalwarts until (and during) the late days of their career.
Odogu to Milan: Done
Nevertheless, rather than adding someone like Joe Gomez or Manuel Akanji, both of whom have been close to moves, the Rossoneri have opted to add the inexperienced Odogu to the backline, who played just three Bundesliga games last season.
This evening, Milan confirmed the signing on their website.
AC Milan announces that it has acquired the sporting performances of footballer David Uyoyo Odogu from VfL Wolfsburg. The German defender has signed a contract with the Rossoneri Club until June 30, 2029, with the right of option in favour of the Club for the extension until June 30, 2030.
There have been suggestions that the 19-year-old could head straight to the Futuro set-up, but considering what the Diavolo needed in the defence, this feels like a bit of a wasted signing. Hopefully, that is not the case.
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