The rise of Jan-Carlo Simic has been very noticeable in the past few weeks, and AC Milan are working to tie him down long-term amid interest from other clubs.
MilanNews recall that it was the Milan scouting team that picked him out in Stuttgart’s youth team and signed him from there a year ago, strongly believing in his potential. His growth under Ignazio Abate in the Primavera was obvious, and Stefano Pioli noted it.
In the summer had the opportunity to work on him on a daily basis during the USA tour where Simic was called upon to start last minute against Real Madrid (due to Matteo Gabbia’s imminent loan exit) and he impressed with his character and positioning against a top opponent.
The next chapter was his goal against Monza two weeks ago, after coming on for the injured Tommaso Pobega. It is perhaps not a surprise that he has settled in to the higher level well given how well he was playing in the UEFA Youth League, a competition in which Milan topped the group.
Last night’s start against Cagliari in the Coppa Italia is only the latest step in a growth process that is destined to continue during the next matches, given the injuries in defence. Milan know well that Simic has something more and this is why they also have a very specific plan for his contract.
The management want to reach an agreement with the player and his agent, Giuseppe Riso , to extend the current contract which is set to expire on 30 June 2025. The negotiations will probably come to fruition after the closing of the market also.
There will be the chance to evaluate the further development of Simic, who on a daily basis shows himself attentive, willing and eager to grow in order to remain permanently in the first team. The idea is for a renewal until at least June 2028.
