Ardon Jashari, a key target for Milan in the current transfer window, was conspicuously absent from Club Brugge`s friendly match against Rakow Czestochowa. The Swiss midfielder had previously missed the team`s mini-retreat in the UK, between Glasgow and London.
What Jashari Wants
His continued absence indicates that Jashari is neither in a state to play nor has he reconciled with Club Brugge. In fact, his strong desire is to leave Belgium, and he is hoping that Milan and Bruges can finalize an agreement over the weekend. Last week, in a clear sign, the club had permitted him to train separately at their training complex, Belfius, rather than joining the main squad for their five-day London session.
Bruges-Milan Negotiation
The transfer negotiation between the two clubs has reached a stalemate. Milan`s offer stands at 32 million euros plus potential bonuses, a figure that would represent a record transfer fee for the Belgian league. However, Milan is reportedly unwilling to increase this bid. Club Brugge, conversely, maintains that the proposal is insufficient and publicly states their preference to keep Jashari for another twelve months – a sentiment not shared by the player himself. Interestingly, Bruges` Director of Football Dévy Rigaux and CEO Bob Madou were in Milan just yesterday, visiting Inter`s headquarters to conclude a separate transfer deal for Aleksandar Stankovic.
The Strategy
This situation epitomizes a classic transfer market tug-of-war, with the player actively attempting to influence the outcome in favor of a move to Milan. Monday could prove to be a significant day as Club Brugge is scheduled to resume training. A decision on whether Jashari will rejoin his teammates has not yet been made, but the possibility of his continued absence is real. Should he not participate, it could potentially trigger a decisive shift in the ongoing negotiation.
