High cost performance! AC Milan is interested in La Liga defender assisting king, the 25-year-old buyout fee is only 15 million euros

With Teo's transfer coming soon, AC Milan began to look for a suitable replacement in the transfer market. The latest goal is Cardona from Villarreal. The 25-year-old Spaniard is good at attacking and defending. He is the defender who gave the most assists last season, with a buyout fee of only 15 million euros.

This summer, Special O entered its contract year with Milan. Since the management did not intend to renew the players' salary increase, it was finally listed on the list. At present, the French international has agreed to a 4-year contract of 25 million euros an annual salary of 25 million euros offered by Riyadh Crescent, and Milan will also earn 25 million euros from the transfer.

In order to fill the vacancy after Teo's departure as soon as possible, sports director Tare acted quickly and began to find a suitable successor in the transfer market. Arsenal's Zinchenko, Bruges' de Cujepe, Genoa's Ahanor and Florence's Fortini all became the targets of the Ross and Blacks' inspection team. After Special Olympics left the team, Milan needed to find a wing player with a similar style, which not only ensures the offensive vitality of the left, but also quickly integrates into the previous tactical system of the "double Olympic combination". Most importantly, the new aid also needs to meet the funding requirements of the Red Bird Consortium, and there are upper limits on transfer fees and salary.

In this case, Cardona from Villarreal became the latest rumored object. According to Spanish Six reporter Marcos Benito, 25-year-old Cardona has been listed as one of the main candidates for left-back by Tare, and the Milan director is very satisfied with his ability and price.

Reviewing Cardona's career can be said to be one step at a time. He has been in the third and fourth leagues of Spain before the age of 20. In the summer of 2020, he joined the Spanish Second Division team Las Palmas, and helped the team successfully advance to the top league in the 23/24 season. He was exempted from signing by Villarreal in the summer window in 2024.

Cadona began to attract public attention after joining Villarreal, showing a steady defensive ability and a sharp offensive tendency. In the 24/25 season, Cardona averaged 2.8 clearances per game, ranking first among players in the same position in La Liga. On the offensive end, he created 8 excellent opportunities and sent 7 assists. All La Liga defenders ranked first, ranked second in terms of key passes per game, and ranked second in terms of 7.08 per game.

Cadona's physical endurance and speed are comparable to that of Special O, and his return defense rate is even higher than that of the French. In addition, he has a precise cross skill, which will make him an important element in Milan's offense. More ideally, Cardona's termination clause is very attractive. The contract between Cardona and Villarreal ends in June 2027. The current German turnover price is 10 million euros, and the buyout fee is only 15 million euros. Considering the age and data of the players, this price is great value for money. Milan can get a high-quality player without emptiing the finances. The age of 25 is in his prime for Cardona and still has potential to tap. If Milan can introduce this Spaniard, it is likely that it will not lose money, and the money saved can also be used to strengthen other positions. However, Milan has its own flaws in trying to introduce Cardona, because Villarreal made it possible to enter the 25/26 Champions League as the fifth in the league, while the Ross and Blacks have no European game to play, which greatly reduced its attractiveness.