Bayer Leverkusen block Xhaka: ‘No Milan negotiations’ | OneFootball

Bayer Leverkusen chief Simon Rolfes pours cold water over hopes by insisting ‘there have never been and will not be any negotiations with Milan for Granit Xhaka.’

The Rossoneri had made it clear the Switzerland international was on their wish list for this summer, as confirmed by director of sport Igli Tare.

However, although there were suggestions Xhaka was open to the transfer and eager to agree personal terms, his club slammed the door firmly shut.

Bayer Leverkusen won’t sell Xhaka

MAINZ, GERMANY – MAY 17: Granit Xhaka of Bayer 04 Leverkusen arrives at the stadium prior to the Bundesliga match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at MEWA Arena on May 17, 2025 in Mainz, Germany. (Photo by Pau Barrena/Getty Images)

In an interview with German site Kicker, Bayer Leverkusen director of sport Rolfes made their position undeniable.

“There have never been and will not be any negotiations with Milan for Granit Xhaka, nor proposals over the price of a transfer.

“Granit is a very important player for us.”

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – MARCH 11: Granit Xhaka of Bayer 04 Leverkusen reacts at full time during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 second leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern München at BayArena on March 11, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

It comes after the player’s father Ragip confirmed Milan wanted to invest in his talents, also noting he needed the two clubs to “reach an agreement” first.

There had been reports that the Bundesliga side were prepared to listen for €8-10m, but that no longer seems to be the case.