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Charles De Ketelaere leaving Atalanta?

Multiple other Premier League sides are tracking Charles de Ketelaere, but they are yet to be named by sources as the interest is at its early stages. His asking price is not expected to be too extravagant, but AC Milan has a 10% sell-on clause which may drive up the value of any deal.

Charles De Ketelaere, who has been on loan from AC Milan to Atalanta Bergame since August 2023, has been showcasing outstanding performance. In the 2024-2025 season, he has achieved remarkable statistics, scoring 10 goals and providing 9 assists in 24 matches across all competitions. He is regarded as one of the most impactful players in the top 5 European leagues. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value at 38 million euros, and his contract with Atalanta is valid until June 2027. There are rumors about potential interest from other clubs in the upcoming months.

Charles De Ketelaere is becoming a key player for Atalanta with impressive performances, leading to speculation that he might become a target for top European clubs. His value has potentially doubled since Atalanta acquired him from Milan for a total of 25 million EUR.

Charles De Ketelaere decided to stay at Atalanta during the summer, even though there was interest from several clubs. His choice was largely influenced by his girlfriend Jozefien, who favored remaining in Italy due to her comfort with living in Milan. Jozefien is finishing her dental studies in Belgium but plans to complete her internship in Italy. Although De Ketelaere has stayed at Atalanta for now, it is speculated that a transfer might be unavoidable in the future, given Atalanta's reputation for selling its star players at high prices.

West Ham is showing interest in Charles De Ketelaere, who has attracted attention from multiple Premier League clubs after revitalizing his career at Atalanta. West Ham might quickly enter the race, especially if they lose key attackers like Lucas Paquetá or Mohammed Kudus in upcoming transfer windows.

Newcastle United is closely watching Charles De Ketelaere, who has become a subject of interest for several top clubs in the Premier League after his career revival at Atalanta.

Arsenal is one of the clubs showing interest in Atalanta's playmaker Charles De Ketelaere. The Belgian player has managed to revive his career at Atalanta following a difficult period at Milan and is now attracting attention from several leading Premier League clubs. It is reported that Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, holds De Ketelaere in high regard. While no club has yet made a definite move, Arsenal is internally contemplating the possibility of increasing their interest.

Charles De Ketelaere is awaiting a call from his agent to know if he will play with Atalanta in the next season. The deadline to exercise the buy-back right is set for June 14th. De Ketelaere hopes to continue his adventure with Gasperini in nerazzurro, which is the priority. Despite some surveys from the Premier League and Spanish Liga in recent days. Charles in Bergamo felt immediately at home and wants to continue his journey in a company that has bet and wants to bet heavily on him. The first request from Atalanta to be able to review the fixed base figure of 22 million downwards was not accepted by Milan. Now the sports director D'Amico has asked the rossonero club to cancel the 10% clause on the future resale but the feelings are negative. Future in doubt? At present Atalanta seems increasingly convinced to exercise the right of redemption by the 14th, the next few hours will be decisive to resolve the whole issue that has arisen in recent days.

Charles De Ketelaere, the former Milan playmaker who found his dimension at Atalanta, is preparing to complete the attacking trio that will lead the Nerazzurri to the Super Cup with Real Madrid and the Super Champions. Atalanta has been taking its time these days, as it's doing with the Dutchman who can give his best at the European Championships with the Netherlands, increasing his request, which is currently at 60-70 million. No discount from Milan for De Ketelaere, who helped Atalanta win its first international trophy in history. Not only that, the 10% clause on future resale to be paid into the Rossoneri's coffers will remain unchanged.

Charles de Ketelaere is and will be a protagonist of the market. Two years ago he moved from Bruges to Milan, 12 months ago the transfer to Atalanta which now has to redeem him from the Rossoneri. The Belgian spoke, to gianlucadimarzio.com, the former executive director and transfer man of Bruges. Vincent Mannaert, who left the club after 13 years.

Charles De Ketelaere, who arrived last summer from Milan on a costly loan with a right of redemption, seems to have a future in Bergamo after a great season.

Belgian international Charles De Ketelaere did not want to get wet about his future yesterday on 'DAZN' microphones: "We are having a good season, let's finish this one and we will see", said the Atalanta midfielder

Charles De Ketelaere, attacking player of Atalanta, on loan with the right to buy for 22 million euros from Milan, in an interview given after the victory over Liverpool and published by HLN, has focused on his present in Bergamo that he would like to turn into the future hoping for redemption not to return in red and black. He learned a lot from the negative season he had with Milan. It helped him to take steps forward and will help him again. From a good season you learn a lot, but from slightly less good seasons you learn even more. He is very well at Atalanta. Here he found the right environment for him and a style of play that only Atalanta could give him. Gasperini? We play really beautiful football and all the players know what they have to do. Mister Gasperini is severe, but fair. Redemption? If it were up to him he would stay at Atalanta, also because he can still improve. Milan is a great team, but right now he needs to play and does not want to end up on the bench again. Atalanta is helping him a lot: from the staff to the teammates to the fans who made him feel at home.

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