PM: ‘More than a dream’ – Milan ‘need’ a defensive signing like van Dijk

By: Ben Dixon

In the summer, Virgil van Dijk was a distant dream for AC Milan, but their chances of signing him next year are on the rise.

Signing players with experience is becoming a big part of the Milan recruitment style. Rather than focusing on youth, Gerry Cardinale is more willing to buy the right players and he’s stated as much again this weekend. So, a move for van Dijk could certainly help the ambitions to win.

According to PianetaMilan, the signing of van Dijk is something ‘more than a dream’. His deal expires in the summer and there’s a rising hope of Milan being the club where he signs his next contract.

Whilst not a promising player, he represents an elite option that would not only raise the level of the defence, but also the team, so much so that he can lead the defensive unit on his own. It’s this reason that makes him ‘exactly what the Rossoneri needs’. As Luka Modric did, he’d also bring years of experience playing (and competing) at the top level.

Financially, it will be a challenge to sign him, unless some big sacrifices are made. He earns around €12 million per season at Anfield, which the Diavolo couldn’t offer. However, it is a club he’s followed throughout his life and that could give a move to San Siro an edge. We shall have to see, especially with Milan needing to add quality too to sweeten the move.