FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 22: Moise Kean of ACF Fiorentina reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Artemio Franchi on March 22, 2026, in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
AC Milan is crafting a strategic plan to secure the services of Moise Kean from Fiorentina this summer. The club is exploring an innovative approach: integrating Santiago Gimenez into a deal that aims to mitigate the substantial transfer fee that otherwise looms large.
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Kean has long been on the radar of Milan’s manager, Massimiliano Allegri, who previously coached the young Italian during his tenure at Juventus. Allegri sees Kean as the perfect addition to enhance Milan’s attacking prowess for the 2026/27 season.
This sentiment is reciprocated; Kean has repeatedly been linked with a move to San Siro. With Fiorentina’s aspirations for European competition dimming, particularly following their anticipated exit from the Conference League against Crystal Palace, a departure from Florence appears increasingly inevitable.
Milan’s Pursuit of Kean: Financial Hurdle Ahead
However, financial constraints remain a significant hurdle.
Kean’s release clause stands at €52 million—a price that Milan is unwilling to pay outright, especially following a season in which the striker’s market value has not seen a marked increase.
According to reports from Calciomercato.it, relayed by MilanNews, the proposed strategy involves offering Gimenez—a player whose own debut season has failed to meet expectations—along with a cash adjustment in the range of €10 to €15 million to bridge the financial gap.
For Fiorentina, Gimenez could present an enticing opportunity to bolster their squad during a rebuilding phase. Meanwhile, the Mexican forward would welcome the chance for a fresh start after struggling to find his footing under Allegri’s management.
Yet, the complexities of this deal cannot be overlooked. Gimenez’s elevated wages, combined with interest from Premier League clubs, add layers of difficulty to negotiations still in their infancy.
