by Fabio Gennari
In the summer, for weeks, the negotiation was followed with great attention. In the end, it seemed that Milan was the happiest club with the agreement reached, at least that’s what they said from the Rossoneri side of the Naviglio. Instead, as often happens, the real technical and market masterpiece was made by Atalanta, who purchased it Charles De Ketelaere.
The class of 2001 who grew up in Bruges, with the double against Roma, reached 13 goals and 9 assists in the season. Ignoring posts, missed opportunities and a normal adaptation period, his season in Bergamo with the Atalanta shirt must be considered simply a sensation.
The great thing is that, to date, the formula that brought him here says that (salary aside) Atalanta has only spent 3 million euros on loan. Without obligation to redeem. Mind you: there are no doubts that the boy will be kept in Bergamo and purchased outright, but this will happen because the Nerazzurri have decided to do so. In full autonomy.
There should also be some performance-related bonuses for which there is no certain value at this time. Stopping at the known figures, Atalanta will purchase a 23-year-old boy for a total of 25 million who will be a protagonist with the Dea shirt in Italy and Europe. The merit of Gasperini it was to touch the right chords to remove from him the veil of sadness that accompanied him with the Milan shirt. There is no question of his technical skills, the coach has removed the dust from his feet and he is shining again. Wearing the same colors as Bruges.
