Official: De Winter joins Milan from Genoa on a five-year deal | Rossoneri Blog

Koni De Winter is Milan’s new heart again as he reunites with Max Allegri.

After promoting Malick Thiaw to Newcastle for €42m together with bonuses, Milan instantly acquired his alternative – 23-year-old Belgian Koni De Winter.

The middle again arrives from Genoa in a deal estimated at round €20 million. The official assertion arrived on Wednesday night:

“Milan is delighted to announce the everlasting signing of Koni De Winter from Genoa CFC. The Belgian defender has signed a contract with the Membership till 30 June 2030.

“Born in Antwerp (Belgium) on 12 June 2002, Koni De Winter started his journey taking part in youth soccer for Lierse after which Zulte Waregem, earlier than becoming a member of Juventus in 2018. He performed youth soccer for the Bianconeri, in addition to for his or her U23 aspect. He made his first-team debut on 23 November in a Champions League fixture towards Chelsea. After a mortgage spell with Empoli, he made a everlasting swap to Genoa, with whom he performed 57 instances and scored three targets in two seasons.

“In March 2024, he was referred to as as much as the Belgium aspect for the primary time and went on to make his worldwide debut towards the Republic of Eire. Koni De Winter will put on the quantity 5 shirt.”

De Winter is Milan’s sixth summer season signing, after Samuele Ricci, Luka Modrić, Pietro Terracciano, Pervis Estupiñan and Ardon Jashari. He’ll quickly even be joined by Zachary Athekame of Younger Boys.