AC Milan transfer news: Rossoneri signs defender Zachary Athekame
Milan said the 20-year-old Athekame signed a five-year contract. The transfer fee for the former Young Boys right-back is reportedly 10 million euros ($11.7 million).
A first look at Athekame in our colours 📸🆕#WelcomeAthekamepic.twitter.com/tAvoecDzeV — AC Milan (@acmilan) August 15, 2025
The Switzerland Under-21 international arrives in Milan days after former Lucerne playmaker Ardon Jashari joined from Club Brugge for a reported 36 million euros ($42 million).
Milan placed eighth in Serie A last season and failed to qualify for any European competition.
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Athekame played in all eight of Young Boys' Champions League games last season. The Swiss title holder lost all eight to finish last in the 36-team standings. Milan placed 13th then was eliminated in the knockout playoffs by Feyenoord.
Athekame was released by his hometown club Servette as a teenager and played in the Swiss second-tier division just 15 months ago with Neuchatel Xamax.
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