Tensions are nearing a breaking point between Ardon Jashari and Club Brugge, with the Swiss midfielder growing increasingly frustrated over the club’s refusal to sanction a move to AC Milan. What started as a straightforward transfer target has evolved into one of the most contentious standoffs of the summer — and Jashari’s next move could be decisive for all parties involved.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Jashari saga is now drawing parallels — and perhaps even surpassing — the drawn-out 2022 negotiations involving Charles De Ketelaere, which also pitted Milan against Club Brugge. But while De Ketelaere’s situation was slow-burning, Jashari’s case has escalated with visible friction between player and club.
A Club Holding Firm
Despite pressure from the player and interest from Milan, Brugge continue to hold their ground. The club has made it clear through sporting director Mannaert Rigaux — currently on holiday — that Jashari will not leave unless Milan meets their asking price: €40 million.
Milan, for their part, remain firm at €32.5 million plus bonuses, unwilling to meet Brugge’s record-breaking demands. With both sides entrenched, the negotiations have stalled, leaving Jashari in limbo and visibly disconnected from the team.
Player Protest or Professional Reset?
The standoff has already begun to impact the player’s role at Brugge. Jashari trained alone for much of the preseason and skipped the Belgian Super Cup, which the club won without him. Though he returned briefly to group activity on Monday, he was limited to just 15 minutes in the gym — a symbolic appearance more than a reintegration.
Now, with the Belgian league kicking off this weekend and Champions League qualifiers on the horizon, Jashari stands at a personal and professional crossroads. He can either rejoin the squad fully and commit to a season at Brugge — at least for now — or escalate the standoff by taking a more forceful stance, possibly refusing to play altogether.
Milan Waiting in the Wings
AC Milan remain keen observers, eager to secure the 21-year-old as a key midfield addition. However, they are aware that pushing too hard may damage relations with Club Brugge, while waiting too long risks another club swooping in.
If Jashari chooses to publicly force the move, it could shift the balance and pressure Brugge into accepting Milan’s terms — but that gamble comes with reputational costs for the player.
The Next Move
Ultimately, Jashari’s next steps could define how this transfer unfolds. Will he press harder to make his Serie A dream a reality, or will Brugge’s resistance force him into reluctant compliance?
As both clubs hold their positions and the player grows impatient, the coming days could determine not just the destination of one of Europe’s rising midfielders — but the tone of the entire summer transfer window.
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