In the summer of 2023, AC Milan reached an agreement with RB Salzburg for the transfer of Swiss national team striker Noah Okafor. The operation would have been estimated at 14 million euros, in addition to performance-related bonuses. However, the 24-year-old has struggled to leave a mark, seemingly disappointing both Stefano Pioli and, more recently, Paulo Fonseca. According to Relevo, Okafor is now ready to leave Milan to join German club RB Leipzig.
Indeed, AC Milan are willing to let the Swiss striker move to Germany for around 11 million euros, seeking to minimize their losses linked to the Okafor transfer and reinvest the funds in new players including their new coach, Sérgio Conceição, needs. Although it seems unlikely that the Portuguese boss will have any grievances against Okafor, given that the striker suffered an injury in mid-December and is not expected to return to the field until next week, it does mean that he did not have the opportunity to disappoint Conceição.
On the other hand, Okafor’s stats this season tell a pretty clear story: he has only one goal in eleven Serie A appearances, as well as an assist in the Coppa Italia and La Liga. champions. However, according to Relevo analyst Matteo Moretto for RB Leipzig, these numbers might be less significant than Okafor’s ability to attack space, taking advantage of his great speed.
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