Tuttosport: ‘Protect their star’ – Premier League interest another reason for Milan’s Bartesaghi renewal

Davide Bartesaghi will renew his deal with AC Milan shortly it seems, and the reasoning behind the move is quite clear. 

There can be no denying that Milan want to renew Bartesaghi’s contract for his performances. Since taking the spot from Pervis Estupinan, the Italian has shown the potential that many believed that he had.

Whilst there are still questionable moments from the youngster, he is still early in his career. So, they can be ironed out, and the Rossoneri believe that he will do, so this extended sign of trust is only further proof of this.

Bartesaghi’s protection

As reports today have suggested, the Diavolo are prepared to give the Italian a bumper offer on his new deal, which will see him extend his contract until 2031. Additionally, his current €600k salary will be tripled, seeing him move to a €1.8 million per season deal.

MilanNews24 relays from Tuttosport that the deal is being pushed in a move to ‘protect their star’ with Premier League clubs sniffing. Arsenal are very keen on the youngster, but this renewal will hopefully put them off.

Failing that, his value will move above the €50m mark, which should be off-putting to many as well. This is a clear wall set up by Milan to protect Bartesaghi from the outside, and he has every intention of signing it.