Strasbourg Reject AC Milan’s €15m Offer for Gela Doué

RC Strasbourg have said no to AC Milan’s €15 million offer for Gela Doué. The French team wants much more for their young defender.

TRANSFER OFFER AND STANCE

AC Milan tried to sign Gela Doué with a €15 million bid. They need a new right-back for the upcoming Serie A season. Strasbourg turned down the offer. They reportedly want around €35 million. The club doesn’t want to sell Doué this summer. The 22-year-old defender shone in 35 Ligue 1 games last season. Since joining from Stade Rennais in 2024, he has become very important to the team. His contract ends in 2029, making a transfer tough for any club interested.

CONTEXT: TEAM AND PLAYER PERFORMANCE

Strasbourg finished 7th place in Ligue 1 last season, avoiding relegation but missing European spots. Doué was impressive with his speed, flexibility, and steady play on the side. He now plays for the Côte d’Ivoire national team. Milan finished eighth in Serie A for the 2024/25 season, outside Champions League positions. They want Doué to replace their older right-backs and compete with players like Alex Jimenez. Teams like Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt are watching Doué’s situation, but Milan are the only ones to make an offer so far.

LOOKING AHEAD: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Strasbourg seems set on keeping Doué unless someone meets their high price. Milan must consider their next steps to stop Premier League teams like Chelsea from getting Doué. Scouts from European teams are watching him closely in Ligue 1. Milan faces a difficult Serie A season as they try to reach the top four and qualify for European tournaments again.