Schalke 04 are closing a loan deal for Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo, claims German newspaper Bild, ending Milan interest.
The Rossoneri had openly courted the centre-back, but they were ultimately unable to agree terms either with the club or player.
It’s reported Milan wanted him on loan with option to buy, but Barcelona would only release Todibo if they had a buy-back clause to protect the investment.
Schalke 04 are closing a loan deal for Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo, claims German newspaper Bild, ending Milan interest.
The Rossoneri had openly courted the centre-back, but they were ultimately unable to agree terms either with the club or player.
It’s reported Milan wanted him on loan with option to buy, but Barcelona would only release Todibo if they had a buy-back clause to protect the investment.
Similarly, the 20-year-old insisted on having some guarantee he could return to Camp Nou in future.
According to Bild, Schalke 04 director Jochen Schneider flew out to Spain to complete the swoop on a six-month loan.
There is no option to buy at the end of the season.