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6 days ago
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Watch: De Winter arrives for Milan medical to replace Newcastle-bound Thiaw
Belgian defender Koni De Winter looks set to join Milan this summer from Genoa and today the centre-back has arrived in the Lombardian city to undergo his medical tests. De Winter is reportedly set to join the Rossoneri in a deal worth €20 million, €18 million in base fees and up to an extra €2 million in bonuses. As a part of this deal, Juventus will receive around 20-25% of the fee and the Belgian will earn around €1.8 million per season for five years at Milan. GENOA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 15: Koni De Winter of Genoa celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and AS Roma at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on September 15, 2024 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by) De Winter arrives for medical as Thiaw heads for Newcastle Milan are working efficiently in this summer transfer window, as they aim to provide new head coach Massimiliano Allegri with the squad he requires to bring the Rossoneri back up to the top of Italian football. German centre-back Malick Thiaw is set to leave Allegri's side in a €40 million move to Premier League club Newcastle United and De Winter reflects a cost-effective and clever replacement for the former Schalke man. 🚨 Prime immagini di Koni #DeWinter a Milano! A breve visite mediche con il #Milan 🔴⚫️
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11-08-2025
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Milan finalising last documents for De Winter deal after completing €40m Thiaw sale
Reports in Italy confirm that Milan are finalising the last remaining documents required to complete a deal for Genoa centre-back Koni De Winter, after agreeing to sell Malick Thiaw to Premier League side Newcastle for a fee of €40m including bonuses. As was reported by various outlets on Sunday evening, Milan have struck a deal with Genoa to sign former Juventus Next Gen centre-back De Winter for a total cost of €25m, which includes a €20m fixed fee. He is the expected replacement for Thiaw, who is ready to complete his €40m transfer to Newcastle. According to updates from Sky Sport Italia, Milan are now finalising the last documents required to formalise De Winter's transfer. When will De Winter have his Milan medical? GENOA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 15: Koni De Winter of Genoa celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and AS Roma at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on September 15, 2024 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by) It is expected that the Belgian will be in the city of Milan for a medical on Tuesday (August 12). His contract signing and announcement of the transfer would then follow shortly afterwards. The 23-year-old will become the sixth new arrival in what has been an impressive transfer window for the Rossoneri given that they have no European football to offer this season. He follows Luka Modric, Ardon Jashari, Samuele Ricci, Pervis Estupinan and Pietro Terracciano through the entrance at San Siro.
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31-07-2025
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Inter and Bournemouth could fight for 30m-rated former Juventus defender
Thursday's reports claim that Inter and Bournemouth have both identified Genoa's Koni De Winter as a potential replacement for Yann Bisseck and Illia Zabarnyi, who have both been linked with moves away from their respective clubs. Reports Inter and Bournemouth monitoring De Winter According to reports from Inter, who are also targeting the signing of Ademola Lookman from Atalanta, are also looking at strengthening in other areas of the pitch. Thursday's reports claim that De Winter is still among Inter's ideal candidates to come in if they go into the market for a new defender, given his age, profile and experience in Serie A. GENOA, ITALY – APRIL 4: Patrick Vieira, head coach of Genoa (right), issues Koni De Winter some instructions during the Serie A match between Genoa and Udinese at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on April 4, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by) The De Winter links come just one day after Crystal Palace saw a €32m bid for Nerazzurri defender Yann Bisseck turned down. Calciomercato suggests that a fee in the region of €25m-€30m could be enough to convince Genoa into selling De Winter, who joined the club for a fee of around €8m after an initial loan from Juventus. Juventus will also be entitled to a 20% cut of De Winter's next move. There is, however, also interest in the Belgium international from the Premier League, specifically from Bournemouth, who will also need to find a replacement defender if Zabarnyi leaves for Paris Saint-Germain.
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23-05-2025
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Tottenham Hotspur Make €24M Offer For Inter Milan Linked Genoa Breakout Star
Tottenham Hotspur have made Genoa an offer worth €24 million for Inter Milan-linked defender Koni De Winter. This according to today's print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Inter Milan are reportedly keen on Genoa defender Koni De Winter. The Belgian has impressed this season for Il Grifone. He has been one of the outstanding young defenders in Serie A. And the defense is certainly one area of the pitch where Inter will want to strengthen. The Nerazzurri are looking to revitalize their backline. They are well aware that they cannot rely on veterans like Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij forever. Moreover, the possibility of a sale of Yann Bisseck this summer would mean even more of a need to sign a defender. Tottenham Hotspur Offer €24M For Inter Target Koni De Winter VERONA, ITALY – APRIL 07: Koni De Winter of Genoa CFC during the Serie A TIM match between Hellas Verona FC and Genoa CFC – Serie A TIM at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on April 07, 2024 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by) Inter Milan have reportedly made serious inquires about signing Koni De Winter. Advertisement The Nerazzurri are looking to get the jump on their summer business. And signing a defender is one of the major priorities. And reports indicate that Genoa want at least €30 million to sell De Winter. Now, according to La Repubblica, an offer has come in for the Belgian from the Premier League. According to the newspaper, Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur have made a bit for De Winter. They have made an offer worth around €24 million for the former Juventus man.
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
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Meet £25.2m 'next Kompany' wanted by Tottenham and learning from Arsenal legend
Genoa defender Koni De Winter has been linked with transfers to Inter Milan and Tottenham and first moved from Belgium to Juventus at just 16 to forge a career in Italy There may be few more difficult tasks than emerging from the shadow of Belgium's golden generation of defenders. An esteemed list of footballing heritage. Vincent Kompany, Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen and Thomas Vermaelen had a special place in the hearts of many for their exploits on the international stage and in the Premier League. Attempting to help Belgium bounce back to their best and replacing serious talent is no easy feat for a new crop of stars. But Genoa ace Koni De Winter, 22, is one such player looking to establish himself in his own right. "We grew up watching these players, you know," said the versatile defender. "So for us now, to have the chance to come up in the Belgium squad and then continue the rise that they were on, it's always nice. "Every national team game since you were a kid, the whole family is watching, the whole country is watching. So of course, you look up to these people. His hero? "To me Vincent Kompany was the captain. He was the leader of the Belgium squad. An idol that I had from when I was young, but not that I try to model my game after him, I tried to take a little bit from everybody." De Winter already has his own admirers. Inter Milan, Napoli, Tottenham, West Ham and Crystal Palace are among the clubs interested in his signature, with the defender understood to be available for £25.2million The twice-capped Belgium international has already collected a decent amount of experince. De Winter moved to Juventus as a 16-year-old and his six years registered in Turin afforded him the ability to learn from defensive icons in Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini. "That was really nice," he said. "Especially when you are at such a young age and you see how how these people train day in day out, how they play the games. Just by training with them, you could you could steal so much. "I was at times in awe of how they how they play it, how they managed to be themselves every day in training. I'm really thankful for this." De Winter had rarely left Belgium in his youth before making the move to Italy. A new language and living in a different culture was a 'shock' but produced a 'really lovely' experience for a teen moving into adulthood. While he earned two European outings in the Juventus first team, he move on loan to Empoli before an initial loan to Genoa, saw him ultiamtely join the club permanently. And De Winter cannot escape legendary footballers. Patrick Vieira was appointed Genoa boss in November 2024 and brings experience of World Cup, Champions League, Premier League and Serie A glory. De Winter is too young to have bore witness to Vieira at his peak, he knows of his legend. "I never watched him but obviously I know the name. I know how big of a legend is in English football and the world in general. I think we have a good relationship it's nice to work with his staff. "So he's intense because he wants the best for everybody. He wants to take the maximum out of his players but still in a fun way and in a good way. "I think his biggest thing is the mentality you need to have day in and day out, every game. The mentality that you always give everything to be better than everybody and show yourself to the fullest." And the former Arsenal star still retains a good enough touch to join his side's rondos while avoiding being forced into the centre too. De Winter may still be uncertain of where his future could lead him, with speculation even seeing Manchester United named and a possible move to Roma being touted alongside his manager, but he is ambitious too. His brief Champions League experiences remains a motivating factor, while there is a World Cup awaiting in 12 months time if he can maintain his place in the national side. "Yeah, this is really a dream of mine. You know, when you hear the song of the Champions League it is something special. "I think I just want to take everything out of this football career that I'm building. I like the experience that I'm making, I have a lot of stories to tell." "I think this is always my my target," he adds on Belgium . "Perform well, achieve everything that you can achieve. Of course, this is a long-term objective, I want to be in every selection possible." The magnitude of representing his nation in every facet of his career is not lost on De Winter either. The admiration in his voice is clear for the figures of Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku and the stardom they achieved despite coming from a nation of just 11.8million people. "In Belgium, we are not a lot of people but the careers of Lukaku and Hazard and these guys... how big stars they became. it's really nice. I think it's special if you have this magnitude coming from Belgium." But with the words of his manager on his mind, De Winter is simply focused on the next game and next training session and then 'we will see what happens'. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
