Florent Ghisolfi ‘to sanction’ Sunderland loan for Milan Aleksić with £1.03m clause | OneFootball

Milan Aleksić is reportedly close to leaving Sunderland on loan to Partizan Belgrade for 2026-27, with Florent Ghisolfi set to sanction the move. The 20-year-old is said to be in Belgrade for medical checks ahead of signing.

Mozzart Sport reports that the proposed agreement includes an option to buy worth €1.2million, roughly £1.03million, to be paid in three instalments if triggered.

Aleksić joined Sunderland from Radnički 1923 in August 2024 on a four-year deal for a reported £3.1million. He arrived as a highly rated attacking midfielder but has struggled for first-team minutes.

He debuted as a substitute in the 1-1 draw with Millwall in November 2024, then scored in the FA Cup loss to Stoke City in January 2025 minutes after replacing Chris Rigg. He 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 appearance. He has yet to score in the league and is not central to Régis Le Bris' plans as the club operate as a top 10 Premier League side.

A move to Partizan would return him to Serbia and give Sunderland a clear route to a sale if he impresses, aligning with wider summer squad shaping as the club prepare for another Premier League season and a European return.

Source: Sunderland Echo