Tuttosport: Milan considering return attempt with Athekame with talks expected in January
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11-second readAC Milan is considering an early return for Zachary Athekame from his loan spell in France, according to Tuttosport via MilanPress. The club is exploring this possibility due to Athekame's improved performance in France and Milan's current full-back injury issues.
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AC Milan is considering an early return for Zachary Athekame from his loan spell in France, according to Tuttosport via MilanPress. The club is exploring this possibility due to Athekame's improved performance in France and Milan's current full-back injury issues. Milan initially signed Athekame in the summer of 2025, viewing him as a player for the future, and gave him occasional minutes last season.
Athekame's return would be permanent, as he has reached a new level in France this season. The injury issues at Milan have weakened the squad at full-back, and with Ruben Amorim increasingly using a four-back system, Athekame could provide valuable depth. However, recalling him won't be straightforward, as Lyon still needs to be convinced and may require a fee for an early return.
Talks about Athekame's potential return are expected to take place in January. The departure of Paulo Fonseca from Milan could potentially change Athekame's perspective on a return. There was no prior agreement for his return before the summer, and Lyon has hinted that a fee would be required for an early return.
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AC Milan are beginning to explore the possibility of an early return for Zachary Athekame, after his start to life in France. When they signed Athekame in the summer of 2025, Milan were aware that he was a player for the future. Nevertheless, he was still given occasional minutes last season and he could’ve been given more. He also could’ve stayed this season; in hindsight, things are viewed differently. Yet, there would be an argument that he’d have provided some quality depth in a position of makeshift options. According to Tuttosport this morning, via MilanPress, the Rossoneri would be keen to bring Athekame back from his loan spell in France early for several reasons.
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