Florent Ghisolfi ‘to sanction’ Sunderland loan as Milan Aleksić nears Partizan move | OneFootball

Florent Ghisolfi is set to sanction Milan Aleksić’s latest Sunderland exit, with the midfielder closing on a loan to Partizan Belgrade.

According to Mozzart Sport, the 20-year-old has arrived in Belgrade for medical checks before a 2026-27 loan, with an option to buy for €1.2m, around £1.03m, payable in three instalments if triggered.

Aleksić joined Sunderland from Radnički 1923 in August 2024 on a four-year deal for a reported £3.1m, but has struggled to break into the first team.

He debuted as a substitute in the 1-1 draw with Millwall in November 2024, then netted his first Sunderland goal in the FA Cup defeat at Stoke City in January 2025, minutes after replacing Chris Rigg.

The Serbian spent part of 2025-26 on loan at Cracovia, making eight appearances before returning in January.

He has 10 senior outings and one goal for Sunderland, comprising eight league games, one FA Cup tie and one League Cup match, and is not in Régis Le Bris’ plans with the club now a top-10 Premier League side.

A switch to Partizan would take him back to Serbian football with a leading club, while offering Sunderland a path to a permanent sale. It forms part of wider summer squad shaping as the Black Cats prepare for another Premier League campaign and a European return.

Source: Sunderland Echo