Repubblica: Pavlovic impresses in Girona win – Zlatan convinced him to reject Fenerbahce | OneFootball

Strahinja Pavlovic was among the surprise protagonists of AC Milan’s win and clean sheet against Girona, and to think it could have been a ver different story.

Pavlovic was only signed a few months ago for €18m plus bonuses from Red Bull Salzburg and it has already been a season with more downs than ups, but last night he showed he can be a fundamental piece in Sergio Conceicao’s defensive rotations.

He played an attentive game against the LaLiga side, with some good interventions that allowed the Rossoneri to obtain a first clean sheet since Conceicao took over. Not only that, but the table now looks better too, with the jump into sixth spot.

According to La Repubblica (via Calciomercato.com), in recent days there had been talk of a concrete interest from Fenerbahce in Pavlovic plus an offer worth over €20m when factoring in the loan fee and the obligation to buy.

The Rossoneri management had reached an advanced stage in the negotiations, before receiving a refusal from the Serbian centre-back, eager to continue his experience at Milan and play for a spot in the team.

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The paper adds that it was RedBird’s senior advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic who convinced the player to say no to Fenerbahce because he is convinced of his quality and potential. Nonetheless, Milan remain ready to listen to any offers that may arrive in the next few days for the 23-year-old.

If another bid of €20m+ came in then the directors would again ask Pavlovic, perhaps gaining his approval. The funds would then be diverted to the attack, with Santiago Gimenez top of the list at the moment.