Ardon Jashari – Why Milan want to sign Club Brugge star | OneFootball

Milan have been strongly linked with a move for Club Brugge midfielder Ardon Jashari as the club seek reinforcements after a disappointing 2024-25 Serie A campaign saw the Rossoneri finish in eighth place.

With new head coach Massimiliano Allegri at the helm and stars such as Tijjani Reijnders and Theo Hernandez leaving the club, it will be a pivotal summer transfer window.

Jashari is one such player who Milan have identified as a top target – but what makes the 22-year-old Swiss international so appealing to Allegri, Igli Tare and the Rossoneri?

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – MAY 04: Ardon Jashari #30 of Club Brugge KV dribbles the ball in the first half of the Croky Cup Final between Club Brugge KV and RSC Anderlecht at King Baudouin Stadium on May 04, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)

Jashari impresses in 2024-25 for Club Brugge

When it comes to defining a ‘good season’, to say Jashari had one is a massive understatement. The 22-year-old played a pivotal role in Club Brugge’s domestic and continental endeavours.

Despite the Bruges side coming second in the Pro League, narrowly pipped to the title by three points by Union Saint-Gilloise, Jashari swept the two major individual awards. The Swiss midfielder was awarded both the ‘Player of the Season’ and ‘Young Player of the Season’.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 10: Ardon Jashari #18 of Switzerland dribbles the ball during the second half of the match against the United States at GEODIS Park on June 10, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

In the Champions League, Jashari was vital in Club Brugge’s surprise run to the Round of 16. The Belgians defeated Atalanta 5-2 on aggregate in the play-off stage before being eliminated by Unai Emery’s Aston Villa in a heavy 6-1 aggregate defeat. Brugge surprised many in going so far in the competition and the former Luzern midfielder was instrumental in this success.

In all competitions for the Belgian club in 2024-25, Jashari contributed four goals and six assists in 52 appearances. However, goals and assists are not the main element of his play-style.

What would Jashari bring to Milan?

When thinking about what Ardon Jashari might bring to the Rossoneri, the obvious answer is the perfect replacement to fill the void left by Reijnders move to Manchester City.

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 22: Rafael Leao of AC Milan competes for the ball with Ardon Jashari of Club Brugge KV during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between AC Milan and Club Brugge KV at Stadio San Siro on October 22, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Jashari, like Reijnders, is a tempo controlling centre-midfielder, able to play deeper as a classic number six or advancing up the pitch in a more ‘box-to-box’ fashion. The Swiss international displays strong press resistance and is as competent in winning the ball back as he is in playing line breaking passes which instigate attacks.

This makes him an ideal player for new head coach Allegri at Milan, with the former Juventus boss utilising intelligent midfielders that keep the ball and craft patient passing plays through the middle of the park. Jashari would, therefore, have the potential to become a key player as the Rossoneri look to rebuild for the future.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – MAY 04: Ardon Jashari #30 of Club Brugge KV reacts after Club Brugge KV defeated RSC Anderlecht 2-1 in the Croky Cup Final at King Baudouin Stadium on May 04, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)

At just 22-years-old, Jashari also offers considerable potential for the future – as well as his ability making him ideal to fit right into the squad in the short-term.

The player wants to join Milan, reports from Italy confirming his desire to play in Rossoneri colours and an interview from the player himself in October last year stating that “playing at San Siro has always been my dream.”