Announcement imminent: Monza loan in AC Milan's Zeroli, eligible for Nigeria thanks to his mother

Relegated Serie A club Monza are on the brink of confirming the capture of AC Milan's Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Kevin Zeroli.

According to transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano, Monza have agreed a deal to sign Zeroli on loan, with no buy option included in the deal.

The agreement which was sealed today was brokered by Rafaela Pimenta and the player will be a key part of Monza's project for next season.

The Italian-Nigeria is returning to the Biancorossi for a second spell, having spent the second half of last season on loan at the club, making eight appearances in the Italian top-flight, including four starts. 

Zeroli has caps for Italy at U19 and U20 level but remains eligible to play for the Super Eagles thanks to his Nigerian mother.

The 20-year-old became provisionally cap-tied to the Italians on November 15, 2023 when he started a European U19 Championship qualifier against Liechtenstein.

After his competitive debut for Italy's youth teams, he starred in the 2024 U19 Euro, scoring in back-to-back games against Norway and Northern Ireland. 

Zeroli has been on the books of AC Milan since 2010, rising through the ranks to make his senior debut in a Serie A match against Sassuolo in December 2023.

The midfielder signed a new contract in April 2024, keeping him at the Rossoneri until the end of the 2027-28 season.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

Photo Credit: acmilan.com

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