Newcastle target Malick Thiaw to stay at Milan after impressing Allegri in training | OneFootball

German centre-back Malick Thiaw looks set to stay at Milan after impressing new head coach Massimiliano Allegri, reports from Italy claim, despite being linked with a move away from the Rossoneri earlier this summer.

The former Schalke man was linked with a move to Como or Newcastle United this summer but now, in a twist of fate, looks set to be a major part of the new set-up at Milan.

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 18: Zepiqueno Redmond of Feyenoord is challenged by Malick Thiaw of AC Milan during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between AC Milan and Feyenoord at San Siro Stadium on February 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

After looking on the verge of leaving, new door opens for Thiaw

According to MilanNews24, the German defender has impressed Allegri with his technical and physical attributes, with the head coach reportedly a fan of the 23-year-old’s imposing physicality and vision.

MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 05: Malick Thiaw of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between Real Madrid C.F. and AC Milan at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 05, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

The player could be a perfect fit for Allegri’s system at the Rossoneri, with the Italian focusing heavily on defence and tactical solidity.

New Milan sporting director Igli Tare wants to usher in a new era at the club, with a focus on having a young and dynamic squad of players – and Thiaw is a ready-made fit.