AC Milan Finalizes €19M Deal for Ecuadorian Defender Estupiñán

AC Milan is set to complete the signing of Ecuadorian left-back Pervis Estupiñán from Brighton & Hove Albion, with multiple sources confirming a deal valued around €17-18 million plus add-ons. Estupiñán, who currently earns $3 million annually at Brighton, is expected to receive a significant salary increase to $4.5 million per year on a long-term contract reportedly extending to 2030. The transfer follows the departure of Theo Hernandez to Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal, leaving Milan in urgent need of a strong left-back. Estupiñán has expressed a desire to move abroad, which has facilitated negotiations between the clubs and strengthened Milan's position. The player’s combination of pace, defensive solidity, and attacking ability aligns with coach Massimiliano Allegri’s vision for the team. Formalities such as medicals and signing are expected imminently, with Estupiñán potentially joining the Milan squad on their preseason tour in Asia.