Summer Milan return for De Ketelaere not to be fully excluded – the situation

Following his first season in Italy, AC Milan loaned Charles De Ketelaere to Atalanta, giving them the option to buy at the end of the deal, and for most of the season, they have been expected to use it. However, a report has claimed that the attacker returning to the Rossoneri may not be out of the question. 

In 34 games this season, the Belgian has an incredible record – 10 goals and seven assists. However, La Dea are having doubts about whether it is worth activating the buy option in his contract, according to a report from Calciomercato.com.

The deal would cost €22 million upfront, plus €4m worth of bonuses, and there are doubts about whether he is capable of fully establishing himself. Whilst he has shown signs this season, he has not shown them consistently enough for the club to be completely sold on the idea of a purchase.

Therefore, if La Dea do not activate their buy clause, he could return to Milan. Perhaps, as a second striker, maybe even as a link-up striker. However, there is a chance at redemption, which the Rossoneri could utilise.

Olivier Giroud looks set to depart, Noah Okafor is still a deputy, and Luka Jovic has not assured the management that he can be the starting striker. So, potentially, De Ketelaere could be given the chance to redeem himself, filled with the confidence brought during his season in Bergamo.