AC Milan Increase Bid for Club Brugge Midfielder Ardon Jashari

AC Milan are determined to sign Ardon Jashari from Club Brugge and are now preparing to improve their offer to secure the Swiss midfielder’s transfer this summer.

WHAT HAPPENED?

AC Milan have raised their bid for Ardon Jashari to a fixed fee of €27 million plus €5 million in add-ons. Club Brugge have so far refused to accept any offer under €40 million, but Milan are working to reach a deal closer to €35 million, including potential bonuses.

Jashari, who played 52 matches for Club Brugge this season, has impressed with six assists and four goals from a deep midfield role. The 22-year-old is seen as a top priority by Milan as they look to rebuild their midfield for the future. Despite interest from Manchester United and Manchester City, Jashari has made it clear he prefers a move to Milan and dreams of playing at San Siro.

According to a previous report we published, Jashari recorded four goals and six assists in 52 games for Club Brugge in the 2024-25 season.

CONTEXT BEHIND THE TRANSFER CHASE

Club Brugge are standing firm on their valuation because Jashari has become one of their most important players this season, helping them finish second in the Belgian Pro League and qualify for next season’s Champions League. Meanwhile, AC Milan finished eighth in Serie A and are looking to strengthen their squad after losing Theo Hernandez to Al-Hilal and Reijndeers to Man City.

The funds from Hernandez’s sale, estimated at around €25-30 million, are expected to help finance Jashari’s signing. Milan’s midfield was considered a weak point last season, and with veteran signings like Granit Xhaka and Luka Modric already made, Milan want to invest in a long-term solution.

According to a previous report we published, Milan are set to earn around €29-30m from Hernandez’s transfer.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR MILAN, BRUGGE, AND JASHARI?

AC Milan will continue talks with Club Brugge in hopes of bridging the gap between their latest offer and Brugge’s demands. Milan’s management want to finalize midfield additions before pre-season starts.

Club Brugge, now qualified for the Champions League group stage, may hold out for top value but risk losing Jashari’s motivation, as the player is keen on moving to Italy. Milan’s first pre-season match is in three weeks, and their Serie A opener is set for mid-August.

Club Brugge’s Champions League campaign also begins in August, and their next match is the Belgian Super Cup against Anderlecht, who finished just ahead of them last season. How quickly this transfer saga resolves could shape the opening months for both clubs.