MN: Hunt for Giroud’s heir continues amid farewell – the two main names

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·13 May 2024

MN: Hunt for Giroud’s heir continues amid farewell – the two main names

Olivier Giroud will say farewell to the AC Milan fans at San Siro in just under a couple of weeks, and the management are now working on who will come in to replace him.

As MilanNews write, Giroud announced on Milan TV that he will play his last two games for the club before departing for America, meaning that his time at Milan will end after three seasons.

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“I’m here to tell you that I will play my last two games at Milan. I will continue my career, but in MLS. I am very, very proud of everything that I have done in Milan in these three years,” he said.

“It’s the right time to say it. Sorry, I’m a little emotional. My story with Milan ends this year, but Milan will remain in my heart forever.”

After thanking Giroud for his service to the Rossoneri during that final game of the campaign against Salernitana, it will then be time to focus fully on his heir.

Zirkzee on pole

The number one target for the Rossoneri management has long been Joshua Zirkzee and remains him, even if the cost of the Dutchman is around €60m.

Claudio Fenucci, the CEO of Bologna, gave an interview to Sky in which he also spoke about the future of the former Bayern Munich man: “Joshua Zirkzee has a particular contract, he is also the arbiter of some decisions.”

One of these, certainly, will concern his future. Many clubs want him, but Milan want him more than anyone and that might be enough to convince the player.

Sesko and the clause clause

Also present on the list of targets is Benjamin Sesko, a 20-year-old currently playing for RB Leipzig who has scored 16 goals in total this season.

The Slovenian, who in recent years was seen as one of the most interesting talents around, has different characteristics from Zirkzee but has been watched by Milan since he was at Red Bull Salzburg.

According to Sky Germany, Sesko’s good performances in the second half of the season mean that the release clause has now risen to €65m and could rise even further.