GdS: ‘The new Joya’ – Milan move for Argentine sensation with €41m clause | OneFootball

Work is very much underway for the next mercato, and a report has suggested that AC Milan are interested in signing Argentina’s ‘next jewel’. However, they must move quickly to make a move happen.

When it comes to recruiting the best young players, the most important thing is time. In this regard, Milan are doing well so far, and Franco Mastantuono – the River Plate sensation – is not a new name at Casa Milan.

As Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) reports this morning, Geoffrey Moncada has been following the young Argentine for a while. The 16-year-old has ‘stolen the show’ in his homeland in the past year, and the country is ‘already falling in love with him’.

At 16, he possesses immense versatility to play as a midfielder and a striker, and he has even been deemed ‘the new Joya’ of Argentinian football – an honourable feat in itself. For this reason, the Rossoneri’s interest is spiked.

However, bringing him to Italy will not be cheap. Recently, he signed an extension with his current club until 2026 – with an option of an additional year – and this contract has a €41 million release clause inserted into it.

Whilst it is unlikely that the Diavolo would pay this amount, they have begun to sound out the idea of paying in two instalments. Alternatively, Milan may look to purchase the player, but allow him to remain in Argentina until his deal expires.