The transfer saga surrounding Emerson Royal’s move from Tottenham Hotspur to AC Milan appears to be nearing its conclusion. Recent reports suggest that the two clubs are set to finalize the deal within the next few hours, with Milan agreeing to a fee of around €15 million plus add-ons for the Brazilian right-back.
Emerson Royal, who joined Tottenham from Barcelona in 2021, has been a target for AC Milan throughout the summer transfer window. The Italian giants have been keen to strengthen their squad with the addition of the versatile defender, who can also operate as a wing-back or in a more central defensive role.
Negotiations between Tottenham and Milan have been ongoing for several weeks, with the clubs initially struggling to agree on a transfer fee. However, it seems that a compromise has been reached, with Milan set to pay a total package of around €15 million plus performance-related add-ons.
Emerson Royal is expected to undergo a medical with AC Milan in the coming hours, and the deal is likely to be officially announced shortly afterwards. The Brazilian defender is set to become Milan’s latest signing as they look to build a squad capable of challenging for the Serie A title and making an impact in the UEFA Champions League.
With the transfer window set to close in the coming days, both Tottenham and AC Milan will be relieved to have reached an agreement for Emerson Royal. The Brazilian’s departure from North London will free up funds for Tottenham to pursue other targets, while Milan will be pleased to have secured the services of a highly-rated defender to bolster their defensive options.
