Milan finalising last formalities of deal for new right-back Athekame | OneFootball

Milan have a deal in place with Young Boys and are now exchanging the final documents required to formalise a transfer for right-back Zachary Athekame, who is expected to become the seventh new Rossoneri addition of the summer.

Done deal: Milan down to last formalities for Athekame

According to reports from various outlets, Milan and Young Boys have shook hands over a deal for Athekame worth a total of €10m including bonuses. The Swiss side will also retain a 10% sell-on clause.

According to updates from Gianluca Di Marzio, the Rossoneri are exchanging contracts with Young Boys on Wednesday and are expected to have a deal fully wrapped up in the near future.

BERN, SWITZERLAND – JANUARY 29: Ognjen Mimovic of Crvena Zvezda (L) and Zachary Athekame of Young Boys (R) battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between BSC Young Boys and FK Crvena Zvezda at Stadion Wankdorf on January 29, 2025 in Bern, Switzerland. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images)

The signing of a new right-back comes after the sale of Emerson Royal to Flamengo and Milan’s decision to not pursue a permanent deal for England international Kyle Walker, who spent the second half of the 2024-25 season on loan in San Siro, and has since joined Premier League side Burnley.

Before Athekame arrives, Milan could announce the signing of new centre-back Koni De Winter, who has had his medical in the city and is expected to be the replacement for Malick Thiaw, who officially joined Newcastle United on Tuesday night.

Athekame and De Winter add to a busy summer for Igli Tare and his recruitment team, who have also brought in Luka Modric, Ardon Jashari, Samuele Ricci, Pervis Estupinan and Pietro Terracciano this summer.