Sirens from the Premier League for Malick Thiaw. The German defender concluded his second season with the Rossoneri shirt, being used intermittently by coach Stefano Pioli. The 2001-born defender arrived in the summer of 2022 from Schalke 04 as an excellent alternative for the back line, still managing to carve out a space for himself within the defensive package over the two seasons. Now with Paulo Fonseca, he has the chance to always be useful behind the starting pair, but there could also be a chance of leaving Milanello.
Newcastle pounce on Thiaw
His performances have nevertheless attracted attention from England. According to today’s edition of the The Republicthe centre-back has reportedly ended up in Newcastle’s sights. At the moment it is only a request for information with the club from via Aldo Rossi who is also willing to talk about it. However, his valuation is said to be at least 40 million euros.
The defender’s red and black data
In the two seasons played in the shadow of the Madonnina, Thiaw collected 54 appearances in various competitions without ever scoring. In the season that just ended, he collected 30 appearances between Serie A, Champions League and Europa League, totaling 2161 minutes, collecting six yellow cards and one expulsion.