The one of Alexis Saelemaekers it’s an extraordinary story. The class of ’99 was elected by the Assocalciatori as the best player of the month of April with his three goals, wearing his Bologna shirt. A wonderful year for the twenty-four year old from Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Belgium, who changed everything this season. And for the better.
New life, among the best in the championship
Saelemaekers’ story seemed like that of a player destined not to make the big leap. Because at Milan, where he arrived in January 2020 from Anderlecht only to finally land in the summer after being loaned back to the Biancomalva, he was unable to establish himself among the protagonists. Yes, the Scudetto, 140 appearances, but ultimately without ever giving the sensation of being a cornerstone of the Rossoneri project. So Bologna, on loan: Saelemaekers changed agency, relying on Gordon Stipic’s Unique Sports Group (among others also Hakan Calhanoglu), he had already chosen Bologna for a new life. A new dimension. And the numbers confirm that the choice was extraordinarily right.
Will he help Zirkzee at Milan?
He is on loan for 10 million from Milan to Bologna, a sum that Joey Saputo’s club could pay for from the sale of Joshua Zirkzee. Indeed: considering the high percentage that the Emilians owe to Bayern Munich from the sale of the Dutch striker, Bologna welcomes technical compensation. And Saelemaekers can be first on the list from AC Milan.
