Chaka Traore is expected to seal a deadline day loan move away from AC Milan with Palermo having agreed a deal, according to a report.
Traore had a fantastic start to 2024, scoring against Cagliari in the Coppa Italia and then against Empoli in the league, but the feeling is that he needs more guaranteed minutes to aid his development.
A number of different clubs were linked with a move for the Ivorian, but Di Marzio reports that it is Serie B side Palermo who have won the race to land him and should welcome him before the deadline.
The Rosanero have closed the purchase of the Ivorian on an initial loan deal with an option to buy set at €10m plus a 15% resale clause in favour of Milan. There is no mention of a buy-back in the report.
In recent days there had been strong interest in him from Lausanne in Switzerland and West Bromwich Albion in England, but in the end Palermo’s formula and pitch convinced the club and player.
Traorè arrived at Milan from Parma in August 2021 and became a key player for Ignazio Abate’s Primavera side before being promoted to the first team. Now, a new experience awaits.