Koné’s €35 Million Clause Puts Juventus, Milan and Inter on Alert

A €35 million clause now forces suitors to choose negotiation or certainty.

Overview

Football Italia reports the Sassuolo midfielder has a €35 million release clause that runs until the end of July, with Juventus, AC Milan and Inter all tracking him.
Yahoo Sports says Juventus are weighing a discounted deal through talks with Sassuolo versus paying the full clause to skip negotiations.
Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali said he has not discussed Koné with Milan or Inter and said foreign clubs have already made requests.
Milan director Igli Tare praised Koné’s season on DAZN, after coverage highlighted a standout display against Milan that boosted his profile.
Yahoo Sports notes Sassuolo signed Koné from Marseille in a package worth about €13 million, setting up a sizable profit in a league where clubs rarely activate clauses due to rigid payment terms.