AC Milan have officially parted ways with left-back Théo Hernández, who finalised a transfer to Al‑Hilal just days ago. Milan accepted an offer worth approximately €30 million including bonuses, though Hernández himself reportedly preferred to remain in elite European competition rather than move to the Saudi league .
With Hernández’s exit now confirmed, AC Milan are urgently seeking a successor. According to recent reports, the club is now in contact with Real Madrid to explore a potential move for Fran Garcia. The 25‑year‑old Spaniard impressed in the second half of the 2024‑25 season, starting 16 of the final 20 La Liga matches, and is seen as a strong candidate to fill the left-back role at San Siro .
Fran Garcia offers attributes that appeal to Milan’s coaching staff: tactical flexibility, defensive solidity, and experience in high-pressure match situations. Milan anticipate that Real Madrid may be open to selling him, having recently signed Alvaro Carreras and deeming Garcia surplus to requirements
In addition to Garcia, Milan are also considering other profiles. They have previously evaluated Maxim De Cuyper from Club Brugge—valued around €20 million and seen as a long-term option—alongside interest in Oleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal, who falls within a similar €15–20 million range .
In terms of finances, Milan reportedly expect to request a €20 million fee for the left‑back role, setting that as the baseline cost for any potential deal and offering bonuses on top, aligning with their budget for new defensive
AC Milan have concluded Théo Hernández’s transfer to Al‑Hilal for about €30 million, though the player hesitated over leaving Europe’s top leagues . Now they’re actively pursuing Fran Garcia from Real Madrid as a replacement, engaging in negotiations and considering him a realistic fit for their left-back spot . Other names remain on the table—including Belgium’s Maxim De Cuyper, valued near €20 million, and Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko, whose price is estimated in the €15–20 million bracket . Overall, Milan aim to secure a left-back within the €20 million fee mark, potentially plus performance bonuses.
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