AC Milan is reportedly seeking to offload Rade Krunic in the January transfer window due to the player seemingly giving up on the idea of continuing his career with the club. The Bosnian midfielder was initially a key figure in head coach Stefano Pioli’s plans for the current season, particularly in the newly adopted 4-3-3 formation, where Krunic was seen as the ideal choice to anchor the midfield.
However, the situation has changed, and Krunic’s absence from the Milan squad for the recent Coppa Italia victory against Cagliari at San Siro has raised eyebrows. The official reason provided by the club was ‘back problems,’ but even prior to this, Krunic had seen limited playing time, leading to ongoing exit rumors.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan is not anticipating the arrival of a new central midfielder in January. Still, they highlight that Krunic is only virtually considered part of the squad as he mentally distanced himself from the club several weeks ago. This is deemed a surprising turn of events for a player who was regarded as a great professional until December.
The report suggests that if an opportunity arises to secure a replacement for Krunic, the club may consider bringing in a new midfielder during the transfer window. The current situation reflects a shift in Krunic’s standing at AC Milan and indicates the possibility of a departure in the coming weeks.
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