After a very disappointing season well below expectations at Milan, De Ketelaere spent last summer on loan with the right to buy at Atalanta where he found himself under the guidance of Gian Piero Gasperini. This is stated first and foremost by his seasonal numbers: 11 goals in 40 games this year compared to zero goals in 40 games last year with the Devil’s shirt.
Confirmation close
The words of Luca Percassi, CEO of Atalanta, to Mediaset before the Italian Cup match against Fiorentina, confirm what has been said for some time now: the Bergamo club will redeem Charles De Ketelaere at the end of this season. “I would suggest him to confirm the house in Bergamo, because it is a beautiful city where one feels very comfortable” the words of the Nerazzurri manager which leave no room for too many misunderstandings about the future of the Belgian, who had already expressed his desire to stay in Bergamo .
The figures
The redemption is therefore already written, but how much will Milan earn from the permanent transfer of the Belgian to Atalanta? After the three million euros for the onerous loan, the Bergamo club will have to pay another 23 million (plus around two in bonuses) into the coffers of the Via Aldo Rossi club, which will retain a 10% percentage on a future resale. After just two seasons, one of which was on loan, De Ketelaere’s adventure with the Rossoneri will end, certainly with some regrets, but also with the common awareness that it is probably the best thing for everyone.
