Official: Athekame joins Milan from Young Boys on a five-year deal | OneFootball

Zachary Athekame officially at Milan. (@acmilan.com)

Zachary Athekame is the latest player to join the squad of Massimiliano Allegri.

The role of the right-back at Milan has seen many different occupiers over the past few seasons, but the Rossoneri fans and management will hope that this new signing will lock it down.

Athekame, 20-year-old Swiss defender, has arrived from Young Boys in a deal worth around €10m including bonuses, and he will try to convince coach Allegri that the spot on the right-hand side is his.

“Milan is delighted to announce the permanent signing of Zachary Christopher Athekame from BSC Young Boys. The Swiss defender has signed a contract with the Club until 30 June 2030.

“Born in Vanløse (Denmark) on 13 December 2004, Zachary came up through the youth ranks in Switzerland with Servetter and Meyrin. He joined Neuchâtel Xamax in 2022, with whom he made his professional footballing debut and recorded a total of 51 appearances and two goals, before moving to Young Boys, where he made 47 appearances and scored one goal.

Zachary Athekame officially at Milan. (@acmilan.com)

“Also a defender for the Swiss U21 National Team, Zachary Athekame will wear the number 24 shirt.”

Athekame is the 7th summer signing after Samuele Ricci, Luka Modrić, Pietro Terracciano, Pervis Estupiñan, Ardon Jashari and Koni De Winter. Milan are now looking for a striker.