Saelemaekers arrived at Roma after a negotiation with Milan, which took off in the final days of the transfer market. Milan had been eyeing Tammy Abraham for some time, and there were contacts with Roma, but the conditions for an agreement on the transfer formula were not met. Eventually, the two clubs agreed on a dry loan swap of Abraham and Saelemaekers until June 2025.

Saelemaekers is on a dry loan, so any transfer will require negotiations with Milan.

Despite interest from other clubs, Saelemaekers might stay at AC Milan. Coach Paulo Fonseca sees him as a right wing-back with offensive capabilities.

There is a possibility that Alexis Saelemaekers will stay at AC Milan for the upcoming season as the club has taken the swap deal off the table. He has two years left on his contract and may get a new chance under the new coach.

There is a growing chance that Saelemaekers will stay at Milan this season, as he has a contract for two more years and a new opportunity under the new coach after being sidelined by Stefano Pioli.

Alexis Saelemaekers impressed new coach Paulo Fonseca during pre-season matches after a good loan season at Bologna. Fonseca expressed his desire for Saelemaekers to stay at AC Milan.

Fonseca publicly requested the club not to sell Alexis Saelemaekers due to his commitment, versatility, and quantity.